Karen Huger Enters Rehab, SkipsReal Housewives of PotomacSeason 9 Reunion After Being Found Guilty for DUI

Mar. 15, 2025

Karen Huger.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

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Karen Hugeris sitting this reunion out.

“Karen made the important decision to enter a private recovery program, so was unable to attend the reunion taping today,” the statement read. “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 a significant step forward in her personal growth.”

The news comes just weeks after she was found guilty on charges ofDUI and DWIfrom her March 2024 arrest.

“We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf,” he continued. “We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”

Andy Cohen, who is the executive producer ofRHOPand hosts the reunions,told PEOPLE in Decemberthat the verdict was “all sad.”

“I haven’t really processed it yet,” Cohen added at SiriusXM’s 10th Annual Radio Andy Holiday Hangout at the SiriusXM Fishbowl in New York City on Dec. 19. “But I think it’s very sad.”

She was arrested on multiple charges, including failure to control vehicle speed on the highway to avoid a collision, driving a vehicle in excess of reasonable and prudent speed on the highway, driving a vehicle on the highway with suspended registration, and failure to notify administration of change of address within 30 days.

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An officer could be seen asking Huger, “Do you remember the accident?” After a lengthy pause, she responded, “Yes.” He then asked her, “What happened?” to which she replied, “Nothing really.”

Ray could then be heard saying, “Somebody ran you off the road,” to which she responded, “They did.” Officers then asked, “Do you remember that vehicle at all?” Huger responded, “No.”

She then seemed to dodge the officer’s repeated questions about “how much” alcohol she had to drink before the accident, telling them to “talk to my husband.” As Ray went through her bag, she asked him if he was “good.”

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“I’m good,” Ray responded. “I’m just saying, they’re assuming that you had more than you should have and I’m assuming you know, you had a couple of beers or something like that.” She responded, “Yes, that’s all I had.”

The footage also showed a look at her light-colored Maserati, which had a major dent in the driver’s side of the engine and a crushed headlight.

source: people.com