Karen Huger, renowned for her role on “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has been sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, following a DUI conviction. This decision, handed down on February 26, 2025, in Montgomery County Circuit Court, also includes five years of probation upon her release. Huger has 30 days to appeal the ruling.
The charges stem from a March 2024 incident where Huger crashed her white Maserati into multiple street signs in Potomac, Maryland. Body camera footage from the scene revealed her slurred speech and unsteady demeanor. Notably, during her interaction with officers, Huger referred to herself as “Thomas Jefferson’s concubine” and admitted to being intoxicated.
In December 2024, a jury found Huger guilty on five of six charges, including driving under the influence, negligent driving, failure to control speed, and failure to notify authorities of an address change. She was acquitted of reckless driving.
During sentencing, Judge Terrence McGann highlighted Huger’s history of alcohol-related traffic offenses, noting four incidents since 2006. He questioned whether previous undetected instances might have occurred, emphasizing the severity of her actions.
Following her December conviction, Huger entered a private recovery program in Florida, which led to her absence from the “RHOP” Season 9 reunion. Her manager stated, “She was fully supported in this choice… We are proud of her for taking such a significant step forward in her personal growth.”
As Huger begins her sentence, her future on the reality series remains uncertain. Her journey underscores the serious consequences of impaired driving and the importance of seeking help for substance-related issues.
