In September, Michael, 59, wasaccused of “grabbing and groping” the butt of a cameramanwhile filming an episode ofRHOP.The charges of felony assault and misdemeanor improper sexual conduct weredismissed on Oct. 4 in a Montgomery County court due to insufficient evidence.
Sunday’s episode captured the Housewives’ reaction to the initial media report. Ashley kept it cool on the surface. “We had a preliminary case, and the judge threw it out,” she told costarGizelle Bryanton the phone. “That isn’t new. I’m not worried about it.”
When speaking to the cameras, she admitted feeling anxious when the news broke.
“To be completely candid, when I first got the notice, I had a little breakdown,” said Ashley, 31. “I get very apprehensive talking about this, because it’s not my case. I don’t know all of the details of what happened, but it’s troubling.”
Meanwhile, the other Housewives tried to get to the bottom of what allegedly happened.
“Consent is everything,” saidKaren Huger, calling Palmer “a very nice man.”
“I’m just at a loss for words,” said Samuels. “This point, the only thing I can do is what I would want for me, which is for my close friends and my circle to encourage me. So I’m going to just encourage her. I really, truly feel bad for her. Whatever move she needs to make, I’m here.”
“I don’t wish any ill,” said Huger.
The other Housewives had similar messages of support, despite any past friction among the ladies.
“I do feel bad for her,” said Candiace Dillard. “Like, damn, this cannot be easy for her.”
The Real Housewives of Potomac cast.Tommy Garcia/Bravo
But when they metup with Ashley at an event later on in the episode, they argued about previous disagreements.
“Karma is a bitch, honey” Huger screamed at one point. “The bar of soap? You might want to help your husband.”
“As people who are close to me, I would love to tell you what is going on, but unfortunately, I cannot share it with you,” Ashley said. “I just encourage you to wait for the truth and wait for this to play out, because it shall.”
The Real Housewives of Potomacairs Sundays (8 p.m. ET) on Bravo.
source: people.com
