Mia Thornton Speaks On ‘RHOP’ Castmate’s Responsible 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 legal prices 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 Stay,” 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 prices, together with DUI, DWI, and reckless driving.

All through Season 9, which is presently 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 way in which the story ended. The jury discovered Huger responsible on all counts besides reckless driving.

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

“Hear, I at all times 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 position 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 prices 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 throughout the upcoming “RHOP” reunion; nonetheless, she introduced her absence from the particular on the day of the occasion.

“Karen made the vital resolution to enter a personal restoration program,” her rep stated in an announcement. “So [she] was unable to attend the reunion taping at present.”

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

“And that is why 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 sizzling 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 actual fact, they’ve been vocal about wanting Karen to hunt assist.

On Huger’s resolution to skip the reunion and enter a restoration program, Mia informed Andy that she was “very completely satisfied 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 truly wished her to be clear and inform us what she was going by so we might be there for her.”

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

Throughout one dialog with Mia in a automobile, Huger informed Thornton that she wouldn’t admit guilt till a call 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 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 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 dwell 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 youngsters as she and Gordon co-parent.

Nonetheless, issues won’t be going in response to plan.

In November 2024, Mia informed her followers that she was spending the vacations alone for the primary time. Based on 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 youngsters as properly,” she stated.