Kim Kardashian is asking a judge to extend a restraining order against Nicholas Costanza, claiming she still needs legal protection due to what her attorneys describe as ongoing concerning behavior.
According to court documents filed by Kim’s attorneys, Shawn Holley and Kate Mangels, the existing order is scheduled to expire Wednesday, and they are requesting that it be extended for another five years.
The filing alleges that Costanza’s behavior has not changed since the restraining order was first issued in July 2021.
Kim’s legal team argues that continued protection is necessary, citing alleged messages and social media activity that they claim violated the existing order.
Kim alleges continued online contact
According to the filing, Kim claims Costanza’s alleged “delusional beliefs, anger and obsession have not improved” since the original order was granted.
She also alleges that Costanza has continued attempting to contact her over the years despite the court order.
Kim claims he posted about her on social media approximately 80 times, allegedly describing himself as her “soulmate” and claiming they were meant to start a family together.
The allegations are contained in Kim’s court filing and have not been independently established as facts in the information provided.
Alleged 2024 incident included in filing
Kim’s request also references an alleged incident from September 2024.
According to her filing, Costanza allegedly entered a home he claimed he purchased with her and later posted messages online encouraging Kim and members of her family to meet him.
The filing quotes an alleged social media message that contained explicit and inappropriate language directed toward Kim and her family.
Kim claims Costanza was arrested two days later on charges that included stalking, possession of methamphetamine, and burglary.
The information provided does not include the outcome of those charges.
Original restraining order followed package allegations
Kim’s original restraining order request in 2021 followed claims that Costanza sent her a package containing Plan B medication and a diamond ring.
She also alleged that he appeared at her home multiple times during that period.
The court later issued the restraining order, which Kim is now asking to extend.
In her latest filing, Kim is also requesting that members of her family be included under the protective order.
Kim Kardashian has spent years navigating intense public attention as one of the world’s most recognizable entertainment figures.
Alongside her business ventures and television career, Kardashian has previously dealt with legal matters involving privacy, security, and unwanted attention from members of the public.
Restraining orders are designed to provide legal protection when individuals demonstrate behavior that a court determines may require restrictions on contact or proximity.
Why It Matters
Cases involving public figures often highlight the challenges celebrities face when dealing with persistent unwanted attention.
For Kardashian, the request for an extended order shows that she believes the protections currently in place remain necessary.
The court will ultimately decide whether the restraining order should be renewed and whether additional family members should be included.
Behind the celebrity headlines is a personal safety issue that affects not only Kim Kardashian but also those around her.
Her filing emphasizes her concern that the situation has continued over several years, while the legal process will determine what protections are appropriate moving forward.
Kim Kardashian is asking the court to extend the restraining order for five years as she continues seeking legal protection from Nicholas Costanza. A judge will decide whether the request is granted.