Karen Huger is reportedly on her manner house from an out-of-state rehab program, however not with out making one main change in her life straight away. She has fired her authorized staff.
In response to courtroom paperwork obtained by InTouch Weekly, the sentencing for the 61-year-old “Actual Housewives of Potomac” star in her DUI case has been postponed from Wednesday, January 29 to February 26.
Huger has additionally employed two new attorneys, David Martella and Barry Helfand, to take over the case. The outlet reported that Barry requested the decide to postpone the sentencing to make sure they’ve sufficient time to organize. The Grand Dame’s new attorneys additionally vouched for her rehab program, calling it “acceptable for this case.”
On Jan. 9, Huger skipped taking part in filming the “RHOP” season 9 reunion to attend rehab.
“Karen made the necessary choice to enter a personal restoration program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping at the moment,” an announcement from her authorized staff learn on the time. “She was totally supported on this selection. We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this significant journey and are happy with her for taking such a big step ahead in her private progress.”
In December 2024, a Maryland jury discovered the fact TV star responsible of a DUI and DWI stemming from an arrest in Montgomery County, Maryland, in March 2024. Huger was arrested following a single-car collision on the night of March 19, 2024. Responding officers and emergency personnel noticed a belligerent Huger; the bodycam footage of the arrest was made public.
Per Maryland state regulation, after being discovered responsible, Huger may very well be dealing with as much as two years behind bars. Within the state, first-time offenders convicted of a DUI withstand a $1,000 tremendous and as much as one yr in jail. For a second offense, offenders face a $2,000 tremendous and as much as two years in jail.
The veteran Housewife maintains that after having dinner with a good friend and turning into emotional throughout their dialog, she was in a extremely emotional state whereas driving house. In that situation, she claimed, she noticed acar coming into her lane and swerved to keep away from hitting the opposite car. She then misplaced management of the 2017 white Maserati she was driving andcrashedinto a tree, leaving the automobile totaled.
“I want to stress it’s necessary to grasp your emotional state when driving and should this be a reminder to all to make use of their seatbelts,” she mentioned on the time. “My mom could also be my Guardian Angel, however the seatbelt saved my life.”
In current days there has additionally been elevated chatter surrounding whether or not or not Huger is making one other main change: departing from “RHOP.” As increasingly more folks theorize about whether or not or not she’s departing, a few of her castmates have begun to point out their assist.
“RHOP” star Wendy Osefo advised Web page Six’s “Digital Reali-Tea” she’s “glad that she determined to concentrate on herself and get the assistance and what she wants.”
She added, “I believe whether or not she comes again for one more season is solely depending on whether or not she’s able to.”
