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Tari Eason seeks restraining order against ex following alleged violence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:41 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Tari Eason seeks restraining order against ex following alleged violence

Summary

Tari Eason, a player for the Houston Rockets, has filed for a restraining order against his ex, Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez. The court documents allege that Rodriguez struck Eason in the face and caused extensive property damage, totaling $92,000. Eason's application follows reports of harassment, including threats made by one of Rodriguez's friends. He recently signed a five-year, $81 million contract with the Rockets. The situation has drawn significant media attention as Eason seeks to protect himself amid these allegations.

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•Tari Eason files for a restraining order against Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez.
•Eason alleges he was struck in the face and suffered property damage.
•Rodriguez reportedly caused $92,000 in damage to Eason's belongings.
•The application follows escalating harassment claims from Rodriguez.
•Eason recently signed a five-year, $81 million contract with the Rockets.

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11:41 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Struck me in the face’ – Houston Rockets star Tari Eason files for restraining order against his ex

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TMZ has released details of Houston Rockets star Tari Eason applying for a restraining order against an ex, including both violence and property damage. Tari Eason signed a 5-year, $81 million contract with the Houston Rockets earlier this month.
— Yahoo Sports

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