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

Mia Thornton not too long ago 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 costs 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 sudden, finally 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 stunned.

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 costs, together with DUI, DWI, and reckless driving.

All through Season 9, which is presently airing on Bravo, the truth star has maintained her innocence, suggesting she can be vindicated after the jury sees the proof. Nevertheless, that’s not the way in which 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.

“Hear, I all the time knew she was responsible,” stated Thornton. “I’m sorry, I did.”

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

After a jury discovered Huger responsible of costs referring to her DUI case, stunning physique digicam 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 tackle her feedback throughout the upcoming “RHOP” reunion; nevertheless, she introduced her absence from the particular on the day of the occasion.

“Karen made the essential resolution to enter a non-public restoration program,” her rep stated in an announcement. “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 this is the reason Karen has NEVER been my fav,” one person wrote. “The refusal to take accountability for something isn’t any enjoyable.”

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

On Huger’s resolution to skip the reunion and enter a restoration program, Mia instructed Andy that she was “very completely happy for her.”

“I actually am. I need 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 trustworthy with the remainder of the group.

“I truly wished her to be clear and inform us what she was going by means of so we might be there for her.”

Primarily based 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 instructed Thornton that she wouldn’t admit guilt till a call was made, and that sentiment continued all through filming.

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

“Though we’re dissatisfied within the jury’s verdict, we, after all, respect their resolution and recognize their time listening to our case,” Huger’s lawyer, A. Scott Bolden, stated in an announcement.

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

In 2023, the truth star and enterprise proprietor introduced her break up from her long-time husband, Gordon Thornton. Later that 12 months, she shared her new companion, 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 environment for his or her kids as she and Gordon co-parent.

Nevertheless, issues won’t be going based on plan.

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

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