Karen Huger.
Astrid Stoyaars/Getty Images for Alice + OliviaThe Real Housewives of Potomac's Karen Huger She received a verdict in her DUI trial nine months after her car accident in Maryland.
Huger, 61, was convicted of almost all charges except reckless driving, her representative said the people On Wednesday, December 18th. She is scheduled to be sentenced on January 29.
“Although we are disappointed with the jury's verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate the time they took to hear our case,” Huger's attorney said. A. Scott BoldenHe said the people In a statement on Wednesday. “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.
It was bigger Involved in a car accident In Potomac, Maryland, in March. Montgomery County Police told TMZ at the time that Huger was driving her 2017 Maserati “in an aggressive manner” in Potomac, Maryland, when she struck a pedestrian intersection sign and a parking sign.
She was not arrested but received several police citations at the time. She was later charged with DUI and DWI.
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After the incident, Huger issued a lengthy statement about her state of mind leading up to the incident.
“Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes during this very scary experience. I am still in shock from last night's incident but I am grateful to be alive today. With the passing of my beloved mother, grief comes and goes in waves, and with Mother's Day coming up, it felt like a tsunami.” “Last night I met my girlfriend for dinner, we talked and brought up some very emotionally sensitive topics. I was crying on my way home and saw a car heading towards me. She swerved to avoid a head-on collision, hitting a barrier and then a tree. I'm a little sore and bruised, but I'm so grateful to be alive! I received citations, one of which was unrelated to the accident which is understandable, but what was even more surprising was that the car that almost hit me just drove away!
She concluded: “I would like to stress that it is important to understand your emotional state while driving, and this may serve as a reminder to everyone of the need to use their seat belts. My mother may be my guardian angel, but the seat belt saved my life.”
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during Huger trialBody camera footage showed her saying she was “beaten” and appearing to take offense at her words.
Several witnesses also testified during the trial, including an EMT who claimed Huger refused treatment at the scene and “swayed” when she tried to get into the ambulance.
Huger was an original cast member The Real Housewives of Potomac since its premiere in 2016. The Bravo reality show is currently in its ninth season, which began in October, and follows the aftermath of a DUI.
