A new filing in an Arkansas domestic relations case alleges that Jonathan Lee Riches repeatedly violated the terms of a three year mutual no contact order entered earlier this year.
On June 24, petitioner Jaime Phillips filed a 51 page Motion for Contempt in Garland County Circuit Court, asking the court to find Riches in willful contempt and modify the existing order so that its protections remain in place only against Riches while removing the reciprocal restrictions on Phillips.
According to the motion, the parties entered into a mutual no contact agreement on March 30, 2026 after Riches requested that framework in lieu of continuing an Order of Protection proceeding. The agreement prohibits either party from contacting, harassing, intimidating, threatening, monitoring, disparaging, or interfering with the other, either directly or indirectly, including through third parties or public statements.
Phillips alleges that instead of reducing conflict, Riches engaged in an escalating pattern of conduct after the order was entered. The motion claims he targeted journalists, livestream hosts, social media commentators, and other third parties who discussed the domestic violence allegations involving Phillips. It also alleges he used litigation, public broadcasts, social media posts, and other public filings to challenge the allegations and retaliate against those discussing the case.
The filing references several public incidents, including an airport confrontation in Arizona, an encounter at CrimeCon, and a June 9 confrontation with another individual. It also references a pending Florida domestic violence battery prosecution involving Phillips and alleges those developments underscore the need for continued court protection.
Beyond the alleged public conduct, Phillips claims Riches interfered with jointly owned property by changing access to a Kia Connect account, that security alerts were received involving her Baptist Health account, and that purported medical information was circulated publicly without authorization. The motion also alleges Riches continued using creative work, branding materials, graphics, and thumbnails originally created by Phillips despite her desire to sever all professional association.
Phillips further states she was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 30, 2026 and is undergoing chemotherapy. She alleges the ongoing disputes, public commentary, and litigation have increased her emotional distress during treatment.
In her request for relief, Phillips asks the court to:
- Find Riches in willful contempt of the March 30 no contact order.
- Impose sanctions sufficient to compel compliance.
- Convert the existing mutual no contact order into one that remains in effect only against Riches.
- Expand restrictions to prohibit the use of litigation, social media, public broadcasts, and third party communications to harass or retaliate against her.
- Prohibit the continued use or monetization of her creative work and branding materials.
- Alternatively, reinstate a unilateral Order of Protection if the court declines to modify the existing agreement.
The motion includes an extensive exhibit list identifying supporting materials, including the March 30 agreed no contact order, the Florida battery information, records relating to the Arizona airport incident, CrimeCon materials, social media posts, Florida injunction filings, alleged written communications, security alerts, and other evidence the petitioner contends supports the allegations.
The allegations contained in the motion are claims made by the petitioner. The filing reflects the petitioner’s position and requested relief. A court has not yet ruled on the contempt allegations.
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