‘RHOP’ Star Karen Huger Says She’s “Lit” In Shocking Body Cam Footage From The Night Of Her DUI: “I’m Thomas Jefferson’s Concubine”

Shocking police body camera footage from the night of Karen Huger‘s March 19 arrest has been released, showing the Real Housewives of Potomac star oddly referring to herself as “Thomas Jefferson’s concubine” after being brought to a police station in Potomac, Maryland on suspicion of DUI.

In the first of four clips making rounds on social media, Huger and her husband Ray talk to police. Ray — who was not in the car with Huger when she was pulled over — assumes she had “a couple of beers” before getting behind the steering wheel, but advises his mumbling wife to stay quiet.

The second clip shows Huger sitting in a police car with an officer following her arrest. “I’m Karen. They call me the Grand Dame. I don’t know what the fuck that’s about. Andy Cohen coined that,” she says.

In the third clip, she’s seen arriving at the police station. “You know I hate you, right?” she tells the officer who opens up her door, before asking him to remove her handcuffs. When he refuses, she asks, “Do you know who I am?” But the officer firmly says, “I don’t.”

Huger then stumbles as she gets out of the car, stating, “Oh, God. I’m lit,” to which the policeman replies, “Yes, you are lit. That’s why you’re here.”

In what appears to be an interrogation room, Huger promises in the fourth clip that she “will rise up.” Amid more mumbling, she can be heard telling the officer, “So, what’s your point, sir? I’m sorry, it’s not you … I’m extremely intelligent. And I am Thomas Jefferson’s concubine.”

TMZ reported in March of this year that Huger had been charged with one count of driving under the influence and six other traffic violations following her car accident, in which she totaled her car. Huger maintained that she had swerved to “avoid the head-on collision” with another car she claimed was coming toward her.

This week, Huger was found guilty on all charges except reckless driving, her rep told People. Her sentencing will take place on Jan. 29, 2025.

“Although we are disappointed in the jury’s verdict, we of course respect their decision and appreciate their time hearing our case,” A. Scott Bolden, Huger’s attorney, told the outlet. “We continue to reserve Mrs. Huger’s right to an appeal and intend to fully pursue justice on her behalf. We appreciate your support and prayers for Mrs. Huger and her family at this time.”

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