Former Bachelor Contestant Faces New Charges

0:00On March 22nd, former Bachelor contestant, James McCoy Taylor, faces new charges in Texas. The 39-year-old was arrested last Friday for assault, causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint. The charges come from an incident on April 24, 2024, involving a 19-year-old college student. He was booked and released the same day on a $10,000 surety bond. Taylor had already pleaded guilty to the same offenses last year. His sentence included 80 hours of community service, a $750 fine, anger management classes, and a no-contact order with that. Victim. Meanwhile, Taylor has a history of run-ins with the law. Back in 2022, Blin College police arrested him for driving while intoxicated and unlawful caring of a weapon. He served five days in jail, paid a $500 fine, and lost his driver's license for a time. Fans and Bachelor Nation have long questioned his past. Taylor gained fame on the 12th season of the Bachelor Red in 2016, but got ousted partly over his political views tied to the January 6th events.

1:07Now, a father to a one-year-old daughter with his fiance, he works in sales and music. As scrutiny grows on reality TV stars with criminal records, ABC recently pulled an entire season of the Bachelor Red after footage surfaced of another contestant's assault arrest. This latest case keeps the spotlight on accountability in the franchise. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.