Real Housewives of Rhode Island Star Rulla Pontarelli Files No-Contact Order After Husband Charged with Domestic Violence!
Real Housewives of Rhode Island Star Rulla Pontarelli Files No-Contact Order After Husband Charged with Domestic Violence!
Real Housewives of Rhode Island hasn’t even premiered yet, but it’s already facing serious off-screen drama. New cast member Rulla Pontarelli’s husband, Dr. Brian Pontarelli, a North Providence podiatrist, has been charged with domestic violence — and court documents reveal troubling details.
According to NBC 10 News, Brian is accused of placing an electronic tracking device on or inside a car without the owner’s consent. The filing does not confirm whose car it was, but records show that Rulla filed a no-contact order against her husband last week.
Brian appeared in court on Tuesday, where he stood emotionless as he pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor domestic violence charge. His attorney, William Murphy, claims that Brian is a “good guy,” calling the situation “an unfortunate incident.”
“He’s a professional, and he’s hoping to rectify the situation with his wife,” William said. “Hopefully there will be better days for both of them ahead.”
Rulla, who’s set to appear in the upcoming show as a “queen bee boss lady” whose husband “waits on her hand and foot,” has not publicly commented. It’s unclear if the incident will affect Brian’s presence on the show. However, Rulla isn’t the only RHORI cast member facing personal turmoil.
Fellow newcomer Monique Pass, wife of former NFL player Patrick Pass, also made headlines after Patrick was accused of assaulting an elderly man at a Planet Fitness last September.
Filming for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island has officially wrapped, Bravo and Peacock confirm. According to reports, the inaugural season will feature Rosie Woods DiMare and her husband Rich, Rulla Pontarelli and her husband Brian, Monique Pass and husband Patrick, and Elizabeth McGraw and husband Gerard. Also joining the cast are Jo-Ellen Tiberi and husband Gary, Alicia Carmody and fiancé Bill, and Ashley Iaconetti with husband Jared. In addition, there will be Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania, who will appear alongside with her boyfriend Paul.
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