Karen Huger, charged with drunk driving, will be released early from jail.

Karen Huger, a prominent figure from the reality television series “Real Housewives of Potomac,” is set to be released early from her jail sentence stemming from a driving under the influence (DUI) incident. The 62-year-old television personality will exit incarceration on September 2, after serving a little over six months of her one-year sentence, according to reports from Media News Source. Huger began her sentence on February 26, 2024.

The DUI case dates back to March 2024, when Huger lost control of her Maserati and crashed into a street sign in Potomac, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Following the accident, she declined medical assistance. Bodycam footage from the incident indicated that Huger appeared intoxicated, displaying slurred speech and instability during her interactions with law enforcement.

In a moment captured on “Real Housewives of Potomac,” Huger admitted to her husband, Ray, her shock at the situation. She expressed disbelief at her actions and acknowledged experiencing a memory lapse prior to the crash. This revelation has sparked discussions about the realities of addiction and the personal challenges associated with such incidents.

At her sentencing hearing, a judge criticized the state’s recommendation of a six-month sentence for Huger, ultimately imposing a full year in jail, with an additional year suspended. Prosecutors noted that Huger had a troubling history of alcohol-related arrests, with three incidents occurring between 2006 and 2011, which likely influenced the judge’s decision.

Upon her release, Huger will enter a five-year probation period that includes stringent conditions. Among these stipulations is a prohibition on driving for one year following her release. Any violation of her probation terms could result in her serving an additional year in jail, highlighting the seriousness of her offense and the judicial system’s commitment to addressing DUI offenses.

As Huger prepares to reintegrate into public life and resume her role on reality television, her case serves as a reminder of the legal repercussions of driving under the influence, as well as the ongoing societal conversation surrounding addiction and recovery.