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RHOC Newbie's Past Bar Brawl and Probation
12 Jun
Summary
- Carmella Garcia joins RHOC season 20 cast as a former Playboy Playmate.
- Garcia was acquitted of assault but convicted of violating a protection order.
- The incident resulted in probation, community service, and a fine.
Carmella Garcia, a former Playboy Playmate of the Year, is set to join the cast of 'Real Housewives of Orange County' for its upcoming season 20. Bravo has described Garcia as a "girls' girl." However, public records indicate a past legal issue from August 21, 2004.
Garcia was involved in a bar fight at Tramp nightclub, which led to a misdemeanor assault charge and a violation of a protection order. She testified that she acted in self-defense against a friend of Kristen Hine, the ex-girlfriend of her then-husband, former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia.
Although Garcia was acquitted of the assault charge, she was convicted of violating a protection order. The legal consequence for this violation included 24 hours of community service, one year of probation, and a $150 fine. Jeff Garcia provided a statement in court supporting his wife's defense.
This past incident, which concluded with Garcia's probation in 2004, now surfaces as she prepares for her debut on the reality television series.
