Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star, released from prison after DUI conviction

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• Karen Huger, 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star, released from prison after DUI conviction</p>

<p>Mirna Alsharif September 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM</p>

<p>Karen Huger on in New York Sept. 7, 2024. (The Hapa Blonde / GC Images via Getty Images file)</p>

<p>"The Grand Dame" is free.</p>

<p>"Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger was released from prison Tuesday morning, according to the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.</p>

<p>The 62-year-old served a one-year sentence at the Montgomery County Detention Center in Maryland for driving under the influence and other charges. She was sentenced to two years in prison, with one suspended.</p>

<p>Huger served her full time in the facility, according to a spokesperson for the department of correction and rehabilitation. Maryland has a diminution credit system in which some inmates can earn a reduction in their sentence. Inmates who are not eligible for this system include those convicted of serious sexual offenses.</p>

<p>Huger, a fan-favorite original "RHOP" cast member coined "the Grand Dame," was convicted late last year by a Montgomery County jury of DUI and other charges connected to a March 19, 2024, solo crash near Oaklyn Drive in Potomac. No one was injured in the crash.</p>

<p>Prosecutors had requested six months in prison and defense lawyers wanted no time in favor of rehabilitation. Huger was branded a repeat offender by prosecutors, who pointed out three previous alcohol-related traffic cases between 2006 and 2011. None of those previous cases had led to prison time.</p>

<p>Huger was sentenced to prison time, $2,900 in fines and five years of probation. She admitted fault in court, saying she was grateful no one was injured by her actions.</p>

<p>Now that she's been released, Huger won't be allowed to drive for a year, and, if she violates probation, she could be sent back to prison to serve the year of suspended time.</p>

<p>An attorney for Huger did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>Fans and reality stars alike reacted to the news of Huger's release online.</p>

<p>"She should've not been in jail, anyway," one commenter wrote on a post announcing her release. "Welcome home, Queen."</p>

<p>Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" peach-holder Marlo Hampton posted an Instagram story in support of Huger's homecoming.</p>

<p>"Welcome home sis," Hampton captioned a video of Huger in full glam.</p>

<p>Some were not as happy to see her free.</p>

<p>"Not enough time for that drunk!" one commenter wrote.</p>

<p>Others online speculated on if she would return to "RHOP." The show's 10th season will premiere on Oct. 5.</p>

<p>"I want her back on the show ASAP, living her best life," one commenter wrote.</p>

<p>Another commenter believes the Grand Dame will make an appearance on the season 10 reunion.</p>

<p>Bravo did not respond to a request for comment.</p>

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