James McCoy Taylor, a former contestant on 'The Bachelorette,' was arrested on August 4, 2024, for assault causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint, stemming from an incident involving a 19-year-old Blinn College student. The arrest occurred at a bar in the Northgate entertainment district, with warrants issued by Bryan Police due to allegations that Taylor assaulted the woman after they left the bar on April 24. He has been released on an $8,000 bond and denies the allegations, claiming there were no injuries and expressing frustration about the situation. This is not his first legal trouble; Taylor previously faced charges for driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon in 2022. Furthermore, he was involved in the January 6 insurrection and was publicly disavowed by 'The Bachelorette' creator Mike Fleiss. Taylor's past actions and current charges have drawn significant media attention, highlighting ongoing concerns about his behavior.