Courtney Carroll

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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 26

  Tom Sandoval's latest headline isn't about Vanderpump Rules. His girlfriend, Victoria Robinson, was arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident, and Sandoval later sought a temporary restraining order. Beyond the celebrity headlines, it's a reminder that domestic violence cases can involve anyone and often continue through the courts long after an arrest is made.
  

  

  Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend Victoria Robinson arrested for alleged attack that left Bravo star bloody, bruised

  The “Vanderpump Rules” star now has a restraining order against his girlfriend after she allegedly brutally attacked him.

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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 18

  Former Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star Brendan Fitzpatrick is facing lawsuits alleging he was involved in an alleged $80 million investment scheme, which he denies. The story raises a recurring question in reality TV: Why do so many reality stars end up in legal trouble after building brands around wealth and luxury? Sometimes, the pressure to maintain a lavish image can be just as powerful as the fame itself.
  

  

  Exclusive | Ex-‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’ star sued for $80M+ for operating Ponzi scheme: ‘He’s fake it till you make it’

  Brendan Fitzpatrick built a public image around being wealthy.

  New York Post
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 16

  The Chrisleys' legal saga isn't over yet. After their fraud convictions and presidential pardon, Todd and Julie Chrisley are now suing their former attorney for legal malpractice. The Chrisley Knows Best stars claim mistakes made by their lawyer led to their convictions and imprisonment, separated them from each other and their family, damaged their reputations, and cost them millions of dollars. It's a reminder that even after a criminal case ends, the legal battles can continue for years.
  

  

  Chrisleys sue former defense attorney, alleging legal malpractice in case that sent them to prison

  Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing their former defense attorney of legal malpractice, claiming it led to their imprisonment and damaged their reputations

  ABC News
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 14

  Tyra Banks is suing Netflix, claiming an America's Next Top Model documentary used selective editing to create a false and defamatory narrative about her role in some of the show's most controversial moments. The lawsuit raises an interesting question: When does documentary storytelling cross the line into defamation? Banks argues viewers expected facts, not a narrative shaped by footage allegedly stripped of important context.
  

  

  Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation Over America’s Next Top Model Docuseries

  Tyra Banks filed a lawsuit against Netflix after her appearance in Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, claiming the streaming service pushed a “defamatory narrative” in the project.

  E! Online
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 9

  RHOM star Lenny Hochstein is denying allegations in a civil lawsuit accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2025. Unlike criminal cases, civil sexual assault lawsuits allow alleged victims to seek financial damages even when no criminal charges have been filed. The case is a reminder that serious allegations can play out in civil court, where the burden of proof is lower than in a criminal prosecution.
  
  

  

  RHOM’s Lenny Hochstein Speaks Out After Being Accused of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Woman in Lawsuit

  Lenny Hochstein denies drugging or raping a woman in a new lawsuit and says he has a video of her leaving his house smiling and dancing

  Us Weekly
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 4

  Former RHOSLC star Jen Shah is speaking publicly for the first time since her prison sentence, admitting she was wrong and expressing remorse for her role in a telemarketing fraud scheme. Her interview raises an interesting question: Why do people with serious legal, financial, or personal skeletons in their closets choose reality TV? Fame can bring opportunity, but it also invites scrutiny. Sometimes the cameras don't create the scandal—they simply help expose it.
  

  

  'Real Housewives' alum Jen Shah admits she 'was wrong' in first interview since prison release

  The former "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star, who was released from prison in December, pleaded guilty in 2022 to running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.

  NBC News
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 3

  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul scored a significant custody win after a Utah court expanded her parenting time and lifted the requirement for supervised visits with her son. The case highlights how custody arrangements can evolve as courts reassess the child's best interests, even in high-conflict disputes involving protective orders, domestic violence allegations, and ongoing family court proceedings.
  

  

  'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul gets more parenting time amid custody battle with ex Dakota Mortensen

  Reality TV stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen returned to court to discuss parenting time for their son, Ever, in the wake of a domestic violence investigation that ended with no charges.

  EW.com
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  Courtney Carroll · Jun 2

  Former RHOC star Kelly Dodd is facing misdemeanor charges related to allegations that she shared intimate images of a woman without consent, a crime often referred to as "revenge porn." Prosecutors also allege harassment and battery in separate incidents. The case highlights how the non-consensual distribution of private sexual images can lead to serious criminal consequences, including potential jail time.
  

  

  ‘RHOC’ alum Kelly Dodd slapped with revenge porn charge, facing jail time

  The reality star is accused of sharing footage of a female having sex and masturbating without their consent.

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  Courtney Carroll · May 28

  The divorce battle between Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Dorit and PK Kemsley is starting to look less like reality TV drama and more like a high-stakes financial dispute. In contentious divorces, disputes over mortgage payments, property control, and the family home are often about more than finances. They can also influence custody arrangements, settlement negotiations, and public perception. Public-figure legal disputes tend to play out in the headlines as much as in court.
  

  

  RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Suggest Ex PK Is Using Threat of Foreclosure on Family Home as a Divorce Tactic

  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley claims her estranged husband PK Kemsley is using the threat of foreclosure on the family’s Encino, Calif. home as a tactic in their ongoing divorce.

  People.com
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  Courtney Carroll · May 15

  The latest Summer House drama spilled beyond the cast when RHONJ’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey Jennifer Fessler was unexpectedly pulled into the conversation. After Ciara Miller suggested on social media that Fessler and West Wilson had slept together, both denied the claim, with Fessler even calling the allegation “defamatory” and “libel.” Does she have grounds for a defamation lawsuit?
  

  

  West Wilson, Jennifer Fessler React to Ciara Miller Accusing Them of Sleeping Together

  After Ciara Miller alleged her Summer House costar West Wilson and RHONJ’s Jennifer Fessler slept together, the pair addressed the now-rampant rumor.

  E! Online