Wow! Roommates, 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' cast may be gushing about the Grand Dame at their ninth season reunion! On Wednesday (December 18), a jury found Karen Huger guilty of DUI and related charges in Maryland.

Karen Huger speaks out after her DUI conviction

Ass notify in advancethe police took the 61-year-old out on March 19. He allegedly evaded arrest. Officials later charged him with impaired driving and driving under the influence of alcohol and additional charges. Although Karen Huger was not hurt in the Potomac incident, she brought herself to trial. It ended Wednesday with a conviction on five of the six counts of a first-degree DUI. According to Fox5DC.

He drove recklessly, but the courts found him responsible for failing to control the speed of vehicles on the highway to avoid a collision, driving a vehicle on the highway at a speed exceeding reasonable and prudent speed, driving a vehicle on the highway with a suspended license plate. , and not to notify the administration of the change of address within 30 days, for each PERSON. According to reports, Karen hit "multiple street signs" after crossing a median.

A day after the incident, Karen spoke to TMZ about it explaining that he was crying after meeting a friend for dinner and that he swerved the car to avoid a head-on collision. He also said the other car involved left the scene. On Wednesday, December 18, his attorney, Scott Bolden, released a statement PEOPLE on the conviction Bolden said they were "disappointed" with the verdict but "respected" the jury. the decision However, an appeal plan is underway.

"We continue to reserve Ms. Huger's right to an appeal and intend to seek full justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Ms. Huger and her family at this time," Bolden said.

The 61-year-old could face up to two years in prison. He is due back in court after the holidays on January 29, according to Fox 5 DC.

The footage shows Karen and her husband talking to the police after they were taken out

Shortly after his conviction, the media released body camera footage of the police officer interacting with Karen Huger. Her husband, Ray, was also there trying to explain the incident to the police. He told the police: "I wish he didn't talk much at the moment because he's probably a bit upset…." However, the two officers continued to ask Karen what direction she was coming from. An officer asked him, "Do you remember the accident?" and Karen Huger seemed to look away.

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