ROCKVILLE, Md. — A Maryland judge has ruled that Jon Gosselin must stop making media appearances that the TLC network says violates the celebrity dad’s contract.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Michael D. Mason ruled Thursday following a one-day hearing. Mason granted a preliminary injunction pending a trial scheduled to begin April 19.
TLC Chief Operating Officer Edward Sabin testified earlier that Gosselin made unauthorized appearances and endorsements. In particular, he mentioned a pool party that Gosselin hosted at the MGM Grand Hotel in Los Vegas. Sabin said photos that appeared afterward were at odds with the wholesome image of the show, “Jon & Kate Plus 8.”
Gosselin did not appear in court, and his lawyers did not present any evidence.