Los Angeles, California – Paulina Ben-Cohen, ex-partner of Mike Shouhed, recently filed a temporary restraining order against her former co-star Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi. In documents obtained by sources, Ben-Cohen alleged that Gharachedaghi assaulted her at a Los Angeles mall on February 28.
According to the submitted request for the restraining order, Ben-Cohen claimed that Gharachedaghi accosted her while she was shopping at a Bloomingdale’s department store. Allegedly, Gharachedaghi forced Ben-Cohen to leave the store for a conversation away from cameras. A representative for Gharachedaghi declined to comment on the situation.
Ben-Cohen further claimed in the filing that Gharachedaghi verbally attacked her, recording the encounter on her phone and hurling derogatory remarks. The incident reportedly escalated as the two approached a security guard, with Ben-Cohen feeling threatened and scared for her safety.
In her filing, Ben-Cohen detailed how Gharachedaghi continued to antagonize her, with the security guard eventually intervening to stop the escalating situation. However, Ben-Cohen alleged that Gharachedaghi physically assaulted her, pulling her hair and grabbing her arm, before making aggressive statements.
Following the altercation, Ben-Cohen sought help from the authorities, calling 9-1-1 and eventually filing a police report. As a result, she requested a temporary restraining order against Gharachedaghi, asking for a distance of 100 yards to be maintained between them and her two children.
The incident between Ben-Cohen and Gharachedaghi highlights the ongoing tensions and conflicts within the entertainment industry. The legal actions undertaken by Ben-Cohen shed light on the importance of addressing and preventing instances of assault and harassment in the workplace. Such incidents serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by individuals, particularly women, in the public eye.