Jacqueline, her husband Christopher and Joe Gorga are facing criminal charges after a bloody, sink-throwing brawl reportedly broke out at a grand opening party for Kim D's new clothing store.
The trio allegedly attacked a guest after he made fun of the Lauritas' son Nicholas, 3, who suffers from autism, the couple revealed last year. Bravo cameras were reportedly rolling throughout the fight.
According to the Bergen Record, Ridgewood Judge Pfund determined there is probable cause to charge the Lauritas and Gorga with assault and terroristic threats after the alleged attack against John Karagiorgis of Paramus, N.J.
"It was a huge brawl," Jennifer Dunn, local salon owner who shares space with the new boutique said. "Three of Kim D's clothes racks were destroyed and three of our custom sinks were broken. There was blood on the walls." Kim D's damages are also said to be in the tens of thousands of dollar range.
Allegedly Jacqueline took off her shoes and bashed Karagiorgis on the head. A source denies the accusation and defends the stars. "She never used her shoe against [Karagiorgis]," says the source. "And everyone felt he came in there confrontational, and instigated the fight."
These charges come after Jacqueline told PEOPLE how the family has been lately. "We've all been through so much but we are in a really good place right now," she said at the Bravo upfront event Thursday. "We've put a lot of the bad blood behind us and worked through our issues."
Get new nose. Check. Get new cheeks. Check. Tell Mom. Oops.
Vicki Gunvalson's own mother didn't even know her Real Housewives of Orange County star daughter had gone under the knife until she saw the new look on the show.
"And she saw me right after surgery," Gunvalson told PEOPLE Wednesday at the Bravo upfronts for TV writers in New York City.
Despite negative comments that have been stirred up regarding her overhaul, the original Housewife is staying positive.
"It's my body and it's my life. I'm only trying to make myself look the best I can be," she says. "I can't really worry about the haters. I just want to be with the lovers."
Despite "some cartilage reconstruction on my nose ... some fat injected in the upper part of my cheeks [and] a little chin implant," Gunvalson tells PEOPLE she doesn't even think she looks all that different.
"I did it right when we were filming because I was really numb, but now I don't think it's a big drastic change."
As for how she is handling reaction from the other Housewives, "I have to take it with a grain of salt," she says. "We have to work together. Some days you're going to agree with your cast members, and some days you're not. You just have to deal with it."
Porsha Stewart keeps on keepin' on. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 31, made her first official public appearance since news broke last week that husband Kordell Stewart had filed divorce papers after less than two years of marriage. The reality star was among many, many other Real Housewives and "Bravo-lebrities" for the Wednesday April 3 Bravo Upfronts bash in NYC.
The Georgia native hit the party's blue carpet in a flirty green dress and metallic silver pumps, gamely smiling for the cameras. It wasn't easy, she admitted to reporters. "This is a very difficult time for myself and my family," said the season-five newcomer, who was blindsided by former NFL pro Kordell's filing. "I'm just trying to remain strong. That's all I can do and stay prayerful and lean on my friends and family."
During the couple's first season on the show, they butted heads over having kids, Porsha's career plans and Kordell's controlling ways. Porsha counterfiled with her own divorce papers late last week, asking for spousal support and use of their Atlanta mansion.
How is Porsha getting by with her newly single life? "Well, when you have strong arms and strong family around you, they cover you – that's what they're there for," she explained. "So that's who I'm leaning on. And it's really a blessing to see people, supporters and fans are standing up and just really showing me the love."
Also at the bash, former castmate Kim Zolciak offered her two cents on the split. "I would never wish divorce upon my worst enemy," said the married mom of four. "If your marriage is not sound and strong, I do think there are problems. . . I definitely would not expose myself on television if [husband Kroy Biermann and I] were not in a really great place."
Clifton attorney Miles Feinstein would not say what the state was offering in return for his client’s guilty plea, but he said it included prison time. In October, Giudice rejected an offer that would have carried a possible five years in state prison.
Feinstein said a trial date is expected to be set May 28.
Giudice, 43, of Montville, is accused of using his brother Pietro’s identity in an attempt to obtain a driver’s license at the Motor Vehicle Commission office in Paterson in June 2010. In New Jersey, obtaining a false driver’s license is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Authorities allege that Giudice obtained a driver’s license using marriage and birth certificates that belong to his 39-year-old brother. At the time, Giuseppe Giudice’s license had been suspended for driving while intoxicated after he flipped his pickup while driving in Montville in January 2010.
Prosecutors began to investigate the brothers when Pietro was pulled over by Lincoln Park police. When the police officer ran Pietro’s information through a dashboard computer, the search produced Giuseppe’s photograph, authorities said.
The defendant is married to Teresa Giudice, one of the cast members of the Bravo TV show, which takes place in various North Jersey locations.
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