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The Bravo star, who fancies herself as the Grande Dame of Potomac, had one of those years suspended, meaning she will only actually serve one year. The reality star now has 30 days to appeal the judge’s decision, and 90 days to ask for reconsideration. It comes after Huger was found guilty on five out of six charges, stemming from an incident in her Maryland hometown in March of last year.
POLICE BODY CAM VIDEO RELEASED: 'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges https://t.co/mrnL2tUSWh pic.twitter.com/x3yn2wp5dI
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The charges include negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of an address change. She was, however, acquitted of the charge of reckless driving. Police body cam footage of the car crash incident went viral on social media late last year, and showed Huger visibly intoxicated at the scene of the crash alongside her husband, Raymond A. Huger.
The Housewives star skipped filming of the season nine reunion currently airing on Bravo as a result of the charges, having entered a rehab facility before her sentencing. “Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping today. She was fully ed in this choice,” Huger’s manager Ryan Tresdale said. “We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud of her for taking such a significant step forward in her personal growth.”
#RHOPReunion: Karen Denies Alcoholic Allegations In Video Message, But Did She Shadily Snub Wendy? https://t.co/Pk4jPdnUDX
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Huger’s DUI and legal battle became a focal point of drama on the ninth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac. While her castmates — including Giselle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Mia Thornton, and Wendy Osefo — continually pressed her for answers and explanations, Huger was limited in her responses as the case was still ongoing. In lieu of appearing for the reunion, Huger sent a video message to her castmates in which she thanked those who ed her. Fans of the show will know Thronton was not included in that thank you.
Huger isn’t the only member of tElizabeth Holmes. For her part, Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey served 11 months in prison on charges of mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud.
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Even on the DUI front, Huger is not alone in the Bravo-verse. Last year, The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador was slapped with the drinking charge, ing a list that also includes Luann DeLesseps of The Real Housewives of New York, Kim Richards of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Ariana Zolciak. It begs the age-old question of what came first, the Housewife or the DUI?
Published: Feb 26, 2025 07:47 pm