The judge was persuaded that action was necessary and granted Megan a 5-year restraining order. This requires Tory to maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Megan, her residence, workplace, and vehicle. Given his imprisonment, this aspect should be relatively straightforward.
However, the order also prohibits Tory from harassing, intimidating, threatening, or disturbing Megan’s peace. Additionally, he is forbidden from contacting her in any direct or indirect manner, whether by phone or electronically.
Tory’s attorneys argued in court that the order would amount to a prior restraint on his freedom of speech, but the judge clearly disagreed.
