Jax Taylor's attorney disputes restraining order claims, says they aim to harm his career

Jax Taylor's attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told reporters that his client disputes the allegations made by former partner Brittany Cartwright in a temporary restraining order filed last week. Kaplan said the filing is part of a broader effort to "weaponize the internet" against Taylor, alleging that Cartwright is trying to damage his career and financial prospects.

According to Kaplan, Taylor "categorically disputes" several of Cartwright's claims and possesses extensive communications that will tell a different story when presented to a judge. He noted that the allegations refer to incidents that occurred more than two years ago and that Cartwright never filed police reports or pursued criminal charges at the time.

Kaplan added that the claims surfaced only after Taylor began gathering evidence of what he describes as repeated attempts by Cartwright to interfere with his ability to earn a living and to affect his reputation, as well as concerns about the care of their five-year-old son, Cruz, while in her custody. He said Taylor has had only one in-person meeting with Cartwright in the past six months, underscoring limited direct contact between the estranged couple.

The temporary restraining order, granted Thursday, was based on Cartwright's allegations that Taylor subjected her to years of abuse, including threats, physical attacks and property damage. In her filing, she claimed Taylor once threatened to "gut" her "like a f***en fish" and threw furniture during a 2024 dispute, leaving her with a bruised knee.

Kaplan emphasized that the order reflects one party's allegations and does not constitute a judicial finding of fact. He said Taylor will comply with all court orders while focusing on sobriety, therapy and his son.