Monique Samuels, filed a criminal complaint against RHOP castmate Candiace Dillard Bassett last Thursday. The filing comes after Candiace filed the same complaint against her a few weeks ago.
In a dinner scene filmed at Rocklands Farm Winery, there was an altercation between the two women. Based on both filings, basically what is being alleged is that Candiace hit Monique in the face with a wine glass. Monique claims her injuries included a bloody nose and a laceration on her lip. That is when Monique defended herself and grabbed Candiace by the hair pulling her to the floor.
Troy Poole, one of Monique’s attorneys, said in an interview Friday afternoon that “All the events that Ms. Bassett had claimed in the initial encounter started when she was hit with a wine glass, and then my client defended herself. We believe we have the more meritorious case and I’m looking forward to our day in court.”
Candiace’s complaint originally scheduled for December 23 has now been moved to February 6th. It seems likely that the state’s attorney will try both cases at the same time.
I am wondering if Candiace’s lawyer is related to her. Her attorney doing all the talking for her at the moment is her entertaiment lawyer. His practice is also in Atlanta he used to live in Maryland. Here is a quote he gave Bethesda Magazine. I will need my purple pen.
Repetitive Redundancies
“Clearly, this is a strategic move with no merit. It is factless, it is without merit and it is a waste of the prosecutors’ time.
Empty redundant words, party of one, your table is ready.
“If you are innocent, innocent people don’t file counter claims.”
Actually, it is the innocent party who does file countercharges.
Walker said he has seen video turned over by Bravo, the network that airs the show.
“When they watch it on tape, it’s gonna be pretty clear who did what,” he said.
Oh, I can’t WAIT to see it on tape. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know exactly how this all went down. Candiace is in fact a thug in a cocktail dress.
Walker said he will seek jail time for Samuels.
Somebody needs to get Candiace a criminal defense attorney not an entertainment lawyer. There has been no warrant issued for Monique’s arrest. If there was some damning evidence on video that would most likely have happened.
Monique’s team of actual criminal defense attorneys who work in the local criminal court system will mop the floor with Candiace and her entertainment lawyer.
So Monique acted in self-defense, after all? I still want to see the footage and/or hear from third party witnesses. But considering what we already know about Candiace’s (lack of) credibility, I’m more inclined to believe Monique unless and until we see the evidence.
Team Monique!
Was it Nene Leakes who was originally described as a thug in a cocktail dress?
Nope it was Alex McCord who said it to THE COUNTESS. lol.
Luann. Courtesy of Alex Mchord.
No, that was Alex on RHONY about LuAnn.
Funny how it applies to so many of them. Multiple Housewives, multiple cities–still fits.
Party of one your table is ready……
Lolololol belly laughs. Thanks, most aerobic exercise in a long time.
Mouth open, open in a wtf kinda slack jawed position, until I read your comment Jen, brought me right back to reality. I snort laughed! TT doesn’t disappoint, ever! Even when she she thinks she does, she doesn’t and her purple pen is sooo good.
I’m not suprised Monique did throw down. When you’re in an altercation that causes physical pain and unknown damages (to your face no less) defensive mode can change to protection and all bets are off unless someone has strong control over their adrenaline.
Candiace is definitely one of the most thirsty of HW in HW history and she has the very least to offer viewers. I was reading back on some of TT’s posts today, an old pre Petomec speculation post in particular and this kind of outcome was basically speculated to come true, sad face.
I might be cured? Stopped OC after 2, 3 not sure (that was hard people!). No NJ, no ATL the past season and not now. Sadly I want to watch ATL this year because of Kenya but because of what I know now? I’m ok, I feel like TTs recaps and her commenters have filled in the gaps enough for me right now…I’m thinking without Bethenny in NY, I probably won’t start watching this next session either! Damn I’m close to a cure!
Geez are we all surprised that Candace started the altercation?! From past history I believe Monique acted in self defense. If Candace did all that I would have done more then drag her to the ground (just sayin).
Does anyone remember the kegger scene in Dazed & Confused where Mike sucker punches Clint and Mike thinks the crowd will stop the fight before it escalated. That’s what Candiass probably thought. Reality sucks, sister! I really hope she didn’t mess up Monique’s face with that wine glass. I hope Monique prevails.
I might just have to check that out, given it’s not far from me. Funny aside, Candiace lives nowhere near Potomac. Her address is in Oxen Hill, according to casesearch. Freaking Prince George’s County, my old stomping grounds, is faaar from Potomac where Monique lives, and I am not talking actual distance. 😉
I wonder if Bravo is going to use this as an excuse to not renew Candiace for the next season. Could this be too messy, even for Bravo?
Oxon*
You mean Bravo the company that gave Nene Leakes an unprecedented raise IN THE MIDDLE OF HER CONTRACT, paid her for two episodes she was not in after attacking castmates and a camera man?
Candiace’s entertainment lawyer doesn’t even TRY to negotiate her contract, according to Mama Joyces streets. She’s paid literally nothing and causing lots of drama. Housewives who take minimal pay and draw lots of negative publicity? They love it.
Oxon Hill?!!!!! Lololol! What a dump!
But it’s a National Harbor. Not quite like the rest of PG County. I hope she gets beat up in prison.
Fair point, and she lives near there. But the rest of OH hasn’t much changed.
Can you imagine entitled, spoiled brat Candiace in jail??? Now that’s a show I’d watch! Just the thought makes me giddy.
I am SO glad Monique filed against Candiace. She is a violent thug who has been allowed to go unchecked for far too long, and she needs to go!!! She’s an arrogant, broke, pitiful excuse for an adult, and brings nothing to RHOP. So sick of this trick.
Reminds me of someone else we know who literally gets paid, NINETY FIVE PERCENT more an episode that she the other thug.
Me, too, and that one is MORE than enough as it is. I wish Bravo would send her, her mammy and her brown dick having husband packing.
I hate them all.
I think Candiace started something both with the wine glass and the legal action that her ass can’t handle. She should’ve thought long & hard before making this a legal matter.
Ooooooh, this is getting good! Monique can definitely out-lawyer Candiace’s broke, dumb ass.
So , if this recent version is accurate, Candiace instigates the violent incident by throwing the wine glass and now apparently injuring Monique, yet Candiace’ lawyer files charges first? Dummy! I’m surprised there was no previous mention of Monique’s cut lip . Pure speculation , but perhaps Monique was previously advised against pressing charges as her violent reaction to Candiace’s assault was caught on camera and both of them were likely to be charged ( as happened on married to medicine when Quad violently reacted to the drink thrown by Lisa Nicole and Quad’s lawyers eventually dropped the lawsuit) Candiace’ lawyer filing 3 weeks after the incident is a thirsty move which hopefully will prove expensive for Candiace , or more likely, her mom .
Candiace picked on the wrong castmate. She went after the one with the deepest pockets AND most likely to drag her whiney ass across the floor. Monique can afford to hire top notch legal help…Candiace will need to hit mom up for more coins.
Totally team Monique. Candience is a POS who needs to be gone, and if it takes pressing charges, I am all for it!
I don’t know who candiace’s lawyer is but he can’t get a defendant jail time. He isn’t a prosecutor he filed a civil suit…
He didn’t file anything. Candiace did in Maryland you just go in and file a CRIMINAL complaint. The state attorney then decides if there is enough probable cause and if so he sets a date for a hearing before a judge. They filed second degree battery charges on each other and the state attorney moved them both forward. When the producer filed against Michael Darby the state attorney opted NOT to move the case forward due to lack of evidence.
Prosecutors, Candiace’s idiot attorney, Monique’s attorney do no determine sentencing. That is what the judge is for. I highly doubt these two cases get that far. I expect them both to be dropped or thrown out.
I hope and the prosecutor will use time and resources for much more important cases.
I thought housewives couldn’t sue one another? Or am I thinking of something else…
They aren’t suing anyone. They filed a police report and the criminal court is going to decide what happens next.
I’m so intrigued by this story. I saw the HWs at an event and Ashley is the only one talking to Monique right now. Makes me wonder what really happened! (She didn’t say if they are talking to Candiace. )
WOW! If the women aren’t supporting Monique… I wonder WTF is going on. They are still filming. That is why only two RHOP were at the Bravocon. They were filming that weekend.
Gizelle has never liked Monique ever since season 2 when Monique joined the cast. And Robyn follows behind Gizelle so if Gizelle isn’t filming with Monique then Robyn isn’t either (even though Monique and Robyn hosted and event at a nail bar a few days after the fight, and they seemed friendly).
Karen is good with Monique too. Someone leaked a photo of Karen and Monique filming at a restaurant a week or 2 ago.
Love the purple pen. As always you are right on target