Real Housewives Star "Devastated" Over Assault Case

Us Magazine - March 31, 2009 11:33 AM PDT
Story photo: Real Housewives Star Kelly Bensimon attends Mercedes-Benz Fall 2009 Fashion Week at Bryant Park on February 19, 2009 in New York City.Us Magazine
Real Housewives of New York City newcomer Kelly Killoren Bensimon faced a judge this morning for allegedly assaulting her ex, Nick Stefanov.

The reality star, 40, was arrested earlier this month for reportedly punching her 30-year-old beau in the face, causing lacerations below his left eye and "substantial pain," according to the complaint he filed with police. She could face up to a year in jail if convicted.

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Bensimon's lawyer Ed Hayes argued Stefanov was responsible for the altercation because he refused to leave her apartment after they split up.

"I can't believe the guy went to the police," Hayes told New York's Daily News. "It is very, very mean-spirited. It's not like she's in his apartment. He's in her apartment."

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"I don't even know if I qualify him as lover. How about a jilted moron?" he continued to Extra.

Prosecutors asked for an order of protection against Bensimon to be extended, but Hayes charged Stefanov -- who wasn't present at court -- was sending his ex threatening e-mails that said, "I'm going to make your life misery."

The case was adjourned until June 8, a clerk at NYC Criminal Court confirmed to Usmagazine.com.

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"If he doesn't show up from now until then, they'll dismiss the case. It's not a real case," Hayes told Extra. "He just wants to make her life uncomfortable."

"I'm devastated my girls and I have to go through something like this," Bensimon told the Daily News. "They don't need to be exposed to something like this."

She has two daughters, ages 8 and 10, with her French-photographer ex, Gilles Bensimon.

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Bensimon said she was confident the case would be resolved in her favor. "The only time I'll ever be here again is for jury duty," she declared.

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  • muffin
    wow i just saw the episode where kelly "confronts" bethenny...what a self-righteous little snot! i hope bethenny (or anyone) puts her in her place ASAP. Honey you USED to be a model, now you look and act like a used up old whore.
    report abuseposted April 2, 2009 9:46 AM PDT
  • How juvenile....as Kelly would probably put this if it were someone else in this situation. Kelly seems to be a snobby *&!@# who in my opinion brings nothing to the show that I care to see. I thought Alex was bad, I think Kelly topped even her. Take her off the show.
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 4:01 PM PDT
  • Kameron
    Okay so what man would go to the cops after getting his ass kicked by his ex. He needs to take along look and see if it is still there!
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 3:25 PM PDT
  • lakerswinagain
    %@!*# all these broads
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT
  • Swtp
    Act like a lady at all times and you wouldn't have any problems. And being a mother of two is even more reason. Women will always stand taller then a man if they act like LADYS.
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT
  • Dave
    WHat's wrong with the men on this site? If you hit a woman that's your a** in court. If a woman blindsides you and you strike back or if you just push her off you then that's your a** when you go to court. Its all about equality but you weak beaten dogs don't see that there is a sweet justice in a woman going down for abuse. SWEET JUSTICE!
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 2:39 PM PDT
  • Pokey
    ?
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 2:09 PM PDT
  • Magic Rat
    If your girlfriend punches YOU in the eye,you are obviously a big enough pu$$y that you deserve to be punched in the eye.Hit him in the other eye for me,hon.
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 1:15 PM PDT
  • Kerry F
    She is a total B%*#@%! I hope she gets charged!
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 12:41 PM PDT
  • jerry
    What a %@!*#! I know he's just trying to get money, but come on, to go public with a complaint that a girl punched him....wow; the guy has no pride and is a poor example of a man.
    report abuseposted April 1, 2009 12:16 PM PDT
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