A verdict was reached in Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger’s DUI trial — nine months after crashing her Maserati in Maryland.
On Wednesday, Huger was found guilty on nearly all counts except for a charge of reckless driving, as reported by PEOPLE.
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for January 29, 2025.
The consequences for a first-time DUI in the state of Maryland is a fine of $1,000 and up to one year in jail, according to the Maryland Department Of Transportation.
In a statement, Huger’s legal team said they were ‘disappointed in the jury’s verdict’ and suggested they may appeal the decision.
‘Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,’ said attorney A. Scott Bolden.
A verdict was reached in Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger’s DUI trial — nine months after crashing her Maserati in Maryland; seen on December 8
‘We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.’
Fans were shocked when news broke that Huger had crashed her 2017 Maserati while driving in ‘an aggressive manner’ in Potomac, Maryland on March 19, 2024.
While she was not arrested, she did receive a total of six traffic violations, including negligent and reckless driving, driving way over the speed limit, and driving with a suspended registration. The traffic violations have fines ranging from $50 to $510.
Huger, who said the accident happened due to her being in a ‘super emotional state’, was later charged with a DUI and DWI.
Huger was allegedly driving at a speed too high for the conditions before ultimately striking a median and two signs in Potomac, a representative for the Montgomery County Police shared with TMZ at the time.
The car was unable to be driven due to the massive damage it sustained during the incident and required a tow truck to be moved, the outlet reports.
It appears she was not arrested at the time of the incident, as there’s no record of her having been booked.
According to the Montgomery County Police representative, Huger was driving in a manner they characterized as aggressive and too fast for the conditions before she reached an intersection, where she hit a median and crosswalk sign.
On Wednesday, Huger was found guilty on nearly all counts except for a charge of reckless driving, as reported by PEOPLE
In a statement, Huger’s legal team said they were ‘disappointed in the jury’s verdict’ and suggested they may appeal the decision
She continued driving ahead, and struck a parking sign located off the roadway before coming to a stop. The airbag was reportedly deployed during the incident.
There were no other passengers were in the vehicle with Huger.
In her own statement, Huger said she was doing ‘fine’ after the accident, and said it happened due to her being in a ‘super emotional state’ as per the publication.
She had been at a dinner with a friend where they discussed emotional issues, including Karen’s late mother.
Karen said the dinner had made her emotional and she was ‘bawling’ while trying to get home, causing her to swerve in order to avoid a car driving at her. She made no mention of being intoxicated or arrested.
Huger has been a star on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac since 2016.
She last posted to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a snap of her glam reunion look.
‘ART was the assignment. Present and accounted for!’ she wrote in the caption.
She recently opened up about embracing her second phase in life during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Huger was allegedly driving at a speed too high for the conditions before ultimately striking a median and two signs in Potomac, a representative for the Montgomery County Police shared with TMZ at the time of the incident on March 19
In her own statement, Huger said she was doing ‘fine’ after the accident, and said it happened due to her being in a ‘super emotional state’; seen on December 10
‘My children clearly… they were my priority, so I went home for 17 years. They’re now 26 and 36. So I think women should look forward to rebirthing and picking up their life where they left it off when they decided to be at home moms.’
‘Now that I’m an empty nester I have LaDame Fragrance, the brand is doing well, I’m at Bloomingdale’s. So many opportunities have come my way.
‘And again, I feel very blessed that God has allowed me to turn 60 and do it healthy and have the mind to do things and I’m so excited.
‘And it gets better as we mature.’
‘Don’t say we’re growing old, we’re growing wise,’ she said. ‘There’s wisdom with living long.’
