Katie Porter alleges ‘persistent abuse,’ gets restraining order against ex-boyfriend

Among the missives detailed in the filing are threats to call Child Protective Services to remove her children from her custody, attempts to extort her of thousands of dollars and “defamatory” false allegations including that she had genital herpes. “He has also previously disclosed to me his use of cocaine and nitrous oxide.” Willis, 55, told POLITICO in a telephone interview Tuesday that Porter sought the restraining order to preempt him from suing her and seeking protection for himself and her children — and to prevent him from going to the media. He said he’s been sober for over three years, but copies of text messages filed in court along with Porter’s declaration purportedly show him acknowledging substance abuse and recommitting to sobriety in 2022. Porter also said that Willis has contacted “dozens” of current and former work colleagues who say they find the messages “disturbing,” “threatening” or “abusive,” and named 15 co-workers or family members that she requested Willis be ordered not to communicate with. Porter later had harsh words for the Irvine police response, calling the force “a disgrace” in a leaked text exchange between her and the city’s mayor.