Karen Huger enters rehab amid a DUI conviction

Karen Huger She did not attend the taping of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” reunion because she entered rehab.

Grande Dame was found guilty of DUI in December after her arrest in March. The reality star was charged with DUI and DWI after she crashed her Maserati into a pole in Montgomery County, Maryland on March 19, 2024.

The Montgomery County Police Department arrested Karen Huger following the incident.

According to Bravo”The daily dishHuger’s manager, Ryan Tresdale, issued a statement advising that the “RHOP” star has decided to enter a recovery program.

“Karen has made the important decision to enter a private recovery program,” the statement read. “Therefore (she) was unable to attend today’s reunion taping. She was fully supported in this choice. We stand behind Karen as she embarks on this meaningful journey and are proud of her for taking such an important step forward in her personal growth.” “

The 61-year-old reality star was convicted of DUI and could face up to two years in prison, according to the British Daily Mail. Fox 5 News.

Fox 5 News Joint police body camera Screenshots From the arrest, video showed Huger slurring her words and appearing intoxicated after crashing into a pole near Oaklin Drive in Potomac.

An EMT at the scene said the “RHOP” star “wobbled on her feet, refused treatment, and verbally lashed out at first responders” after the accident. Huger’s husband, Ray, was also at the scene.

One of the officers asked Huger, “Do you remember the incident?”

She replied: “Yes.” After being asked what happened, she said: “Nothing really,” prompting her husband to say, “Someone just ran you out of the way.”

“They did,” Karen said. But when the officer asked her: Do you even remember that car? “No,” the Bravo star replied.

The “RHOP” star’s husband, Ray, was on the scene after the accident, and suggested to police that his wife had only had “a couple of beers” on the evening of the accident.

The protective husband also tried to limit communication between his wife and the officers when they asked Karen how much alcohol she had consumed, but he was unsuccessful.

“I’m just saying, they’re assuming you had too much, and I’m assuming you know you had a couple beers or something,” Ray said.

“Yes, that’s all I have,” Karen replied.

Huger reportedly refused a breathalyzer test and refused a field sobriety test, but was arrested at the scene.

After Huger was arrested, she was transferred to the police station to complete her procedures.

As the police officer was helping the “RHOP” star out of the cruiser, she stumbled and screamed, “I’m lit!”

“You’re lit,” the officer replied.

The reality TV star’s lawyers argued in court that she was only “emotionally disturbed,” but not drunk when she crashed.

In addition to his DUI conviction, Huger was found guilty of reckless driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of a change of address. The reality star was acquitted of reckless driving charges.

After publishing the shocking video of Huger’s arrest YouTubeFans react to the footage.

One fan said: “I hate this for Karen, but she needs help. She’s so drunk.”

Another fan wrote: “Not the grande dame!!!”

After finding it sinnerHuger’s lawyer, A. Scott Bolden, attested by the people Saying she is “disappointed” by the guilty verdict but plans to appeal.

“Although we are disappointed with the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate the time they took to listen to our case,” Bolden wrote. “We continue to reserve Ms. Huger’s right to appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Ms. Huger and her family at this time.”

Huger will be sentenced on January 29.