‘Gossip Girl’ Star Chanel Maya Banks Seeks Restraining Order Against Mother and Cousin

The actress alleges harassment, burglary, and defamation after her family reported her missing last month.

Chanel Maya Banks, 36, filed for a restraining order against her mother, Lutchmin Judy Kumar, and cousin, Danielle-Tori Singh, citing harassment and defamation.
Banks claims her mother and cousin falsely reported her as missing in October and accused her husband, Carlos Jiménez, of murder.
The actress alleges that Kumar and Singh broke into her apartment, assaulted her husband, and placed a tracking device on her car.
Banks has submitted police reports detailing these incidents and text messages allegedly showing threats to involve law enforcement against her.
Her family denies all allegations, stating they have no interest in reestablishing contact and are relieved she is safe.