Karen Huger, a longtime cast member of The Real Housewives of Potomac, is reportedly spiraling into panic after being sentenced to a year behind bars for her latest DUI conviction. The 61-year-old reality star, who has lived a life of luxury, now faces a harsh reality inside Maryland’s Montgomery County correctional facility, where she fears becoming a target.
Sources say Huger, who is known for her glamorous lifestyle and high-maintenance persona, was expecting a lighter sentence. Instead, she was handed two years in prison, with one year suspended, leaving her to serve 12 months in a facility that houses both male and female inmates.
Huger’s Fourth DUI Lands Her in Lockup
Huger’s sentencing stems from a March 2024 car accident in Bethesda, Maryland, where she was found guilty of DUI, negligent driving, and failure to control speed. While she was acquitted of reckless driving, the judge did not take her repeat offenses lightly. This marked her fourth DUI, which reportedly factored into the court’s decision.
“When the sentence was read, her blood must have run cold,” an insider shared. “She thought she’d get a few months at most, but now she’s looking at a full year.”
Huger, worth an estimated $1.5 million, was immediately taken into custody at a correctional facility in Boyds, Maryland, where she will serve her time alongside 1,028 other inmates.
Terrified and Struggling Behind Bars
According to sources, Huger is in a state of panic over what prison life will be like. As a public figure, she fears she will be targeted by aggressive inmates who recognize her from television.
“She’s terrified of what’s going to happen,” a source revealed. “She’s a celebrity and will be singled out. She’s also just a small woman—how is she going to defend herself?”
The Housewives star is reportedly struggling with intense anxiety, insomnia, and a loss of appetite.
“She’s having full-blown panic attacks,” the insider added. “One year seems like a lifetime to her, and the legal bills are piling up.”
A Harsh Reality Check
Fellow Real Housewives stars are reportedly unsympathetic to Huger’s predicament. Many believe she should have expected consequences after multiple DUIs.
“The other women were saying, ‘What did she expect?’” a source noted. “This was her fourth time getting caught. She thought she’d get off easy, but the judge wanted to send a message.”
Though Huger is hoping for early release based on good behavior, sources say that is little comfort to her right now.
“She has lived in luxury for years, and now she’s facing a completely different world,” a source said. “She is scared, alone, and completely out of her element.”
With Huger’s legal troubles mounting and her reality TV career in jeopardy, the road ahead looks more uncertain than ever.
Jaja has a degree in journalism and took classes in international law and business communication. Jaja’s career spans roles at prominent international media outlets, including Business Times and Brigada. As a news editor, she covered a wide range of beats, including business, economy, cryptocurrency, and personal finance. Additionally, she has successfully managed teams of writers producing content on gaming, technology, and entertainment.
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