Former Bachelorette contestant James McCoy Taylor’s arrest last week made headlines, but the actual reason for it has only now been revealed: it’s connected to a new alleged incident of domestic violence.
Court documents from Brazos County, Texas, newly obtained by Complex, make clear that the reality TV star’s March 20 arrest came as a consequence of numerous accusations of violating of the terms of his probation, including failing to perform community service and repeatedly missing court-ordered alcohol and drug tests. But the main violation cited is an incident from last month in which Taylor allegedly committed domestic violence against a girlfriend in Colorado.
The document accuses Taylor of “pulling at [the woman’s] finger, in order to remove her engagement ring,” and threatening to break her finger during an incident on February 5 of this year.
“In the process, [the woman’s] fingernails were broken, causing them to bleed,” it continues. “James also took [the woman’s] phone while she was attempting to call for help.”
In addition to domestic violence, Taylor is accused of stealing the phone and the ring.
Taylor was on probation in the first place as a result of a 2024 case where he assaulted a 19-year-old college student. After pleading guilty in 2025, an 18-month sentence was deferred, and instead he was sentenced to probation, 80 hours of community service, a $750 fine, $350 in court costs, anger management classes, and was ordered to have no contact with the victim. He was also banned from College Station, Texas’ Northgate Entertainment District.
Among the terms of his probation that he is accused of violating, as mentioned, were missing court-ordered alcohol and drug tests and skipping out on community service. In addition, he is accused of failing to report to his supervision officer, using alcohol on multiple occasions, failing to complete any recommended classes or treatment, and failing to pay a $250 “transfer fee.”
As a result of his alleged violations, the state of Texas will attempt to resentence Taylor for the 2024 case, likely for the original deferred sentence of 18 months’ incarceration.
