Milania Giudice Pleads Not Guilty In Virtual Court Appearance In Assault Case

Milania Giudice appeared in court on Monday. But it happened in a virtual session of the Montville Township Municipal Court, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey fans saw it play out on social media.

The Arrest and Charges

The daughter of Teresa Giudice was arrested on May 14 and the alleged incident happened at home. Now, she faces a charge of simple assault, which New Jersey law classifies as a “disorderly persons offense.”

A fight allegedly happened at home and the details don’t sound very pretty, per People, who noted that the judge said prosecutors believe Giudice hit “a victim in the head with her fist.”

The Victim Given Privacy

Prosecutors allege the blow left a red mark on the person’s forehead. 

Court records identify the alleged victim only as “L.R.” because the case is designated as confidential. Milania Giudice pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Gossip Begins

Bravo fans took to the comments section of a video shared by Page Six on YouTube and immediately began guessing about the victim.

They think the initials point to her mom’s husband, Luis Ruelas. No one has confirmed this yet, and according to several accounts, it remains a rumor. Some folks think the initials are just a coincidence.

One Real Housewives of New Jersey fan wrote, “Initials ‘LR’ I wonder who has those initials?”

Another person had a different thought: “I never ever believe in violence, I wonder what happened before that led to that action,” they wrote.

We may never know what started it. Families fight, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey fans are used to it. But this time, it’s not an episode of the reality TV show.

What She Faces

Reality Tea reported about the court hearing and mentioned that Milania Giudice was represented by a lawyer named Alan Kraminsky.

The outlet also reported that if she is convicted in this case, she could go to jail for up to six months, could face probation and pay a fine of over $500.

Mom Has Rep For Getting Triggered

Folks wonder where her mom stands in all of this drama. Teresa Giudice became famous for flipping a table during an infamous Real Housewives of New Jersey scene, and some fans drew comparisons online.

One Bravo fan asked, “Who’s side is Mommie Dearest taking?”

Someone else chimed in by asking, “Is anyone surprised about this, gets it from her mom & being spoiled.”

That might seem a bit harsh, but reality television invites that kind of talk.

Celebrating the Soaps noted that the case has brought “fresh family scrutiny” to the household. The official record labels the case as “domestic violence/confidential” because of the privacy laws.

For now, Milania is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Her next court date was set for August. Until then, she’s free. Fans will just have to wait and see what the judge decides.

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