ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Maryland judge ruled Thursday that Jon Gosselin must stop making media appearances and endorsements that the TLC network claims violate his contractsuch as a Las Vegas pool party with bikini-clad women that the celebrity dad recently hosted.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Michael D. Mason granted TLC a preliminary injunction, pending the outcome of an April 19 trial. Gosselin’s attorney, Mark Heller, said he was confident Gosselin would eventually win the case and suggested TLC should be eager to settle so it can resume the reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8.” The show ended recently amid the legal dispute and the Gosselins’ pending divorce.
TLC chief operating officer Edward Sabin testified that Gosselin has made many media appearances and endorsements that aren’t permitted in the contract. He also complained that Gosselin’s behavior was at odds with the wholesome image of the show. He said public statements Gosselin made about the show and the network were embarrassing.
The Associated Press
