Marino

BACKGROUND

1. Restraining orders On February 24, 2022, the trial court granted Rayant a three-year civil harassment restraining order against Marino, identified in the order as Laurent Marino, under Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6. At the hearing on the restraining order, Rayant testified to Marino’s unwanted romantic overtures towards him. After Rayant rebuffed Marino, Marino continued to contact Rayant through text messages and e-mail. When Marino appeared at Rayant’s apartment unannounced, Rayant called the police. On September 21, 2022, Marino, identifying himself as Lawrence Marino, filed for a restraining order against Rayant under Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6. Marino claimed Rayant, inter alia, sent him harassing text messages, including “racist/islamophobic” messages, “made up stories to have my friends call me in the middle of the night,” “threatened to file false police reports,” and “contacted my school to get personal information about me and find my new location.” Marino filed a proof of service indicating personal service on Rayant at an address on South Hill Street on September 22, 2022. The trial court granted Marino’s restraining order request…