Resurfaced restraining order sparks Love Island USA vetting

A civil harassment restraining order filed in 2018 against current "Love Island USA" contestant Tierra "Titi" Davis has resurfaced, prompting renewed scrutiny of the show's vetting process. The order was filed by Shayla Woodard, who was 16 at the time, alleging that Davis, then 17, physically assaulted her and threatened to shoot her.

According to the court documents, Woodard alleged the incident stemmed from a dispute over Davis's ex-boyfriend. She claimed Davis began harassing her by phone on October 2, 2018, and later physically assaulted her at the Culver City Metro Station. Woodard stated in the filing that Davis pepper-sprayed her, hit her multiple times in the face, arms, and upper body, and was in possession of brass knuckles. Following the alleged assault, Davis threatened to shoot her next time, Woodard wrote.

A temporary restraining order was granted in October 2018. Woodard filed a second request in November, expressing fear for the safety of her mother and younger brother. Both cases were ultimately dismissed; the first in November 2018 after Woodard did not appear for a hearing, and the second in December 2018 after a judge found no basis for a permanent order.