‘Real Housewives’ Star Claims Show Turned Sex Assault Into ‘Entertainment’

Real Housewife of New Jersey Caroline Manzo says she was sexually assaulted by castmate Brandi Glanville while filming in Morocco last year, and accuses network bosses of encouraging further attacks “in the hopes of gathering more ‘drama.’”

In a bombshell lawsuit obtained by The Daily Beast, Manzo says production staff “regularly ply the Real Housewives cast with alcohol, cause them to become severely intoxicated, and then direct, encourage and/or allow them to sexually harass other cast members because that is good for ratings.”

“We are outraged by Bravo, Peacock and NBC's conduct and look forward to having the issues decided by a jury,” Manzo’s attorney Derek Smith told The Daily Beast. “Sexual harassment should never be entertainment.”

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