Devin Strader Breaks Silence on Past Legal Troubles

Devin Strader Breaks Silence on Past Legal Troubles

As a seasoned follower of reality television, I have seen my fair share of scandals and dramatic twists. However, the recent developments surrounding Devin Strader have left me feeling rather perplexed.


Devin Strader is speaking out after sordid allegations emerged from his past.

Previously engaged contestant from ‘The Bachelorette’ (season 21), who recently called off his relationship with Jenn Tran, has finally spoken up about the media reports concerning his 2017 arrest and a restraining order issued by an undisclosed former partner.

In his Instagram post on September 19th, he expressed a desire to clarify several misunderstandings and exaggerations that have been circulating in the media. He mentioned that there were difficult times in his past which have been distorted or misrepresented.

Devin claimed, “The accusations are simply not true.”

According to legal papers acquired by Entertainment Weekly on September 17th, it was reported that Devin was apprehended for suspicions of burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s house in Louisiana back in 2017. The publication, referring to an arrest warrant affidavit from the Baton Rouge Police Department, mentioned that at the time, Devin’s ex informed police that upon returning home after a trip, she found her residence had been broken into, with a diamond necklace (a gift from Devin during their relationship) being among the stolen items.

As reported by EW, referring to court minutes from East Baton Rouge Parish, Devin’s former partner voluntarily dropped the protective order, keeping the option open for reinstatement in the future. Moreover, both parties consented to a Title 3601 order, which stipulates they must maintain a distance from each other.

In Devin’s Sept. 19 post, he addressed accusations about his past behavior.

He went on to say, “I’ve never touched anyone in an inappropriate manner or behaved towards my former girlfriend as I’ve been portrayed. The restraining order against me was never issued and has since been completely dropped.

Devin Strader Breaks Silence on Past Legal Troubles

The 28-year-old mentioned that he and his former college girlfriend eventually reconciled but eventually parted ways amicably. He further stated that the relationship was educational for both of them, serving as a significant learning experience.

Devin Strader Breaks Silence on Past Legal Troubles

He acknowledged that he’s fallen short and isn’t without flaws, but instead of dwelling on his imperfections, he’s focused on becoming a person his loved ones can take pride in. He’s deeply grateful to those who have stood by him throughout his journey.

 

He again expressed his apologies for the video he shared after the last episode, stating that he was not pleased with the momentary lack of good judgment it represented.

Devin expressed his sincere appreciation for being part of the show and forming a bond with Jenn. He regrets unintentionally causing her pain in any manner. To him, she’s an extraordinary individual, and he only wishes her the best.

Regarding why the accusations against Devin didn’t surface during the background checks for The Bachelorette, a production insider shared with TopMob News that the previous restraining order wasn’t discovered beforehand.

As a die-hard enthusiast, I can confidently say that nothing matters more to me than the well-being of our contestants. I leave no stone unturned and put every ounce of effort into conducting an extensive investigation. Unfortunately, despite our meticulous vetting process, we didn’t come across this protective order during our searches.

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2024-09-20 00:21