Mia Thornton Speaks On ‘RHOP’ Castmate’s Guilty Verdict

Mia Thornton just lately shared her opinion on her “Actual Housewives of Potomac” co-star’s responsible verdict.

After spending a lot of Season 9 teasing what would come of her prison expenses referring to her DUI case in March 2024, a jury discovered Karen Huger responsible of a number of offenses on December 19. The choice was surprising, in the end main Karen to skip the upcoming reunion particular to enter rehab.

On an episode of “Watch What Occurs Reside,” Mia Thornton shared her ideas on Karen’s current authorized troubles and she or he didn’t appear shocked.

Whereas showing on “WWHL” with Andy Cohen to advertise Potomac’s explosive episode, Thornton spoke candidly about her co-star’s current troubles.

After her single-vehicle collision in early 2024, Huger was hit with a number of expenses, together with DUI, DWI, and reckless driving.

All through Season 9, which is at present airing on Bravo, the fact star has maintained her innocence, suggesting she can be vindicated after the jury sees the proof. Nonetheless, that’s not the best way the story ended. The jury discovered Huger responsible on all counts besides reckless driving.

Whereas chatting with Andy, Thornton recommended she wasn’t shocked by the information.

“Pay attention, I at all times knew she was responsible,” said Thornton. “I’m sorry, I did.”

She continued, saying that if Huger, identified for holding the opposite women on the present accountable, would’ve owned her position within the case, issues would’ve been totally different for her. “We wouldn’t all know,” Thornton stated.

After a jury discovered Huger responsible of expenses referring to her DUI case, surprising physique digital camera footage of her arrest hit the web.

Within the clips, viewers noticed Huger swaying, slurring, and behaving aggressively towards legislation enforcement. She additionally made a number of questionable statements, together with describing her nature as “lit.”

Followers hoped she would deal with her feedback through the upcoming “RHOP” reunion; nonetheless, she announced her absence from the particular on the day of the occasion.

“Karen made the necessary determination to enter a personal restoration program,” her rep stated in a press release. “So [she] was unable to attend the reunion taping in the present day.”

Members of the Bravoverse reacted strongly to the information, flooding social media feedback with their ideas.

“And because of this Karen has NEVER been my fav,” one consumer wrote. “The refusal to take accountability for something isn’t any enjoyable.”

Huger’s car collision has been a scorching matter within the newest batch of “RHOP” episodes. Not solely has Mia Thornton continued to press the Grande Dame concerning the difficulty, however a lot of her co-stars have chimed in, too. The truth is, they’ve been vocal about wanting Karen to hunt assist.

On Huger’s determination to skip the reunion and enter a restoration program, Mia advised Andy that she was “very pleased for her.”

“I actually am. I would like her to get the assistance that she wants.”

The mom of three went on to say that she’s given Huger a tough time previously as a result of she wished her to be open and sincere with the remainder of the group.

“I really wished her to be clear and inform us what she was going by way of so we may very well be there for her.”

Based mostly on feedback made throughout Season 9 of RHOP, Huger clearly anticipated her prison case to take a special flip.

Throughout one dialog with Mia in a automotive, Huger advised Thornton that she wouldn’t admit guilt till a choice was made, and that sentiment continued all through filming.

Nonetheless, following the jury’s announcement, the Bravo veteran expressed her emotions, saying she was “disenchanted” by the judgment.

“Though we’re disenchanted within the jury’s verdict, we, after all, respect their determination and respect their time listening to our case,” Huger’s lawyer, A. Scott Bolden, said in a statement.

Along with her beef with Karen Huger on the “Actual Housewives,” Thornton has additionally showcased her two difficult relationships.

In 2023, the fact star and enterprise proprietor introduced her cut up from her long-time husband, Gordon Thornton. Later that yr, she shared her new associate, Inc, with the world.

Though they not stay collectively, Gordon and Mia reside in the identical constructing and have shot scenes collectively for the present.

Thornton has opened up about making a harmonious ambiance for his or her youngsters as she and Gordon co-parent.

Nonetheless, issues won’t be going in accordance with plan.

In November 2024, Mia advised her followers that she was spending the holidays alone for the primary time. In keeping with her, separating through the festive season would assist her household set agency boundaries.

“I believe that’s going to be a very good eye-opener for our youngsters as effectively,” she stated.