Former Bachelorette contestant James McCoy Taylor is back in legal trouble in Texas, after Brazos County authorities re-arrested him this week over missed payments tied to an earlier assault case. The latest booking lands just as ABC has put plans for Season 22 of the dating show on ice, following the surfacing of a video that shows a violent incident involving the upcoming season’s lead.
Re-Arrest In Brazos County
According to court records, warrants were issued when Taylor failed to keep up with financial obligations ordered in his assault case, and he was taken back into custody at a Brazos County facility earlier this week. The new booking and processing were described in coverage by Cleveland.com.
Bond, Plea And Sentence
Taylor did not stay behind bars for long. He was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond, according to People.
The re-arrest traces back to his April 2025 guilty plea to assault causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint. For that case, he was ordered to complete 80 hours of community service, attend anger-management classes and pay more than $1,100 in fines and court costs, local reporting shows. He was also banned from the Northgate Entertainment District and ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim. KBTX detailed the plea and resulting sentence.
What Police Say About The 2023 Incident
Police reports and court filings trace the case back to an April 2023 encounter in the Northgate entertainment district. A 19-year-old student told investigators that Taylor shoved her to the ground, groped her and used his body weight to keep her from leaving, according to Cleveland.com. Those allegations led to charges in 2024 and, ultimately, his guilty plea the following year.
Television Fallout
The legal headlines are landing at a sensitive moment for the franchise. ABC has told its partners it will not move forward with Season 22 of The Bachelorette after a video resurfaced that shows a violent incident involving the season’s lead, according to coverage summarized by People.
Legal Implications
Court records reviewed by reporters indicate Taylor missed court-ordered payments, which triggered the most recent warrant and his re-arrest, according to TMZ. Those missed payments, combined with his earlier sentence, leave him again under the supervision of the Brazos County court while his outstanding obligations are sorted out.
What Happens Next
As of the latest review of public records, no additional court date had been listed for new hearings in the case, and Taylor’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This story will be updated as new filings or official notices are made public.
