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Karen Huger has made a notable absence from the Season 9 reunion of The Actual Housewives of Potomac following her conviction on DUI costs.
Bravo unveiled the seating association for the reunion particular, and Karen Huger’s identify was conspicuously lacking, dispelling any rumors concerning her attendance.
Host Andy Cohen was flanked by Gizelle Bryant and Mia Thornton on the entrance of the sofa, with Ashley Darby and Wendy Osefo seated beside them. Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart sat furthest from Cohen.
In a press release shared completely with The Every day Dish, Karen’s supervisor Ryan Tresdale mentioned, “Karen made the vital resolution to enter a non-public restoration program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping right this moment. 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 major step ahead in her private progress.”
The truth TV star is going through severe authorized repercussions after being convicted on 5 out of six costs linked to a automotive accident in March 2024. In response to Fox5 DC, Huger was discovered responsible of DUI, negligent driving, failing to keep up management of her velocity to stop a collision, and failing to inform authorities of a change of handle. She was acquitted of reckless driving costs.
All through Season 9 of RHOP, Karen Huger’s DUI case forged a shadow over the present, however because of the ongoing authorized proceedings, she was restricted in what she may share. Regardless of makes an attempt from her co-stars to press her for extra data, she assured them that the reality would finally come to mild. Nevertheless, together with her absence from the reunion, her fellow forged members gained’t have the possibility to confront her concerning the verdict.
Huger’s sentencing is scheduled for January 29, the place she is going to be taught if she faces jail time, which might be as much as two years.
In a press release to Folks, Huger’s lawyer, A. Scott Bolden, expressed disappointment within the verdict however assured that an enchantment could be pursued. “Though we’re dissatisfied within the jury’s verdict, we, after all, respect their resolution and respect their time listening to our case. We proceed to order Mrs. Huger’s proper to an enchantment and intend to totally pursue justice on her behalf. We respect your assist and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her household presently.”
Following the decision, physique cam footage of the incident was shared on social media, highlighting the seriousness of the scenario.
Whereas Huger’s absence from the reunion marks a notable absence, it doesn’t imply she’s completely written out of RHOP. An analogous scenario occurred with The Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis star Mary M. Cosby, who skipped her Season 2 reunion to keep away from going through her castmates’ scrutiny. Cosby didn’t return for Season 3, however made a return as a “buddy of” in Season 4, finally rejoining as a full-time forged member in Season 5. Nevertheless it’s mentioned that in the event you select to not attend the reunion, you may be in sizzling water.
