The Bravo Docket

Legal team, on the docket this week is a case we’ve covered multiple times and even had one of the victims, ‘Bachelor’ star Clayton Echard, on our show to tell his story. We are diving into the sentencing hearing of Laura Owens that took place just last week. Last we left off, Laura was facing 14 felony charges including fraud, forgery, evidence tampering, identity theft and theft by extortion arising from prosecutor’s allegations that she fabricated pregnancies involving two different men, Clayton Echard and Greg Gillespie. Now that her sentencing hearing is complete, we’re going over the arguments made by both sides, Laura’s parents’ involvement, and how Laura abused the legal system and used it as a weapon to manipulate her victims. We're diving in to every person who testified at the hearing giving our unfiltered thoughts. There is a lot to cover here, so part 2 will be coming next week.

What’s on the docket?
Laura's felony charges and recap of her crimes
Jan and Ronn’s bankruptcy and GoFundMe for Ronn’s Parkinson’s disease medical bills
Jan and Ronn’s creditors meeting and the importance of the description in the GoFundMe
Laura’s plea deal, settlement conference, and continued negotiations
What Laura pleaded guilty to
Attorney Nicole Northup’s presentation about Greg Gillespie
The legal back and forth between Laura Owens and Greg Gillespie
Ed Leiter’s presentation about Clayton Echard
Our thoughts on why Laura targeted Clayton
Clayton Echard’s address to the court
Stormy Mitchell’s victim impact letter
Greg Gillespie’s victim impact statement
Detective Beau’s response to Laura’s counsel’s mitigation in the investigation following Judge Mata’s referral
Laura’s domestic violence protective order against Mike Maraccini
The state’s requested sentencing for Laura

Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket
The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code DOCKET at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.
Smileset: Listeners of our show get an additional 35 percent discount when they go to SMILESET.com/DOCKET.
JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #ad
Jones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad
Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!
Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.
Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.
Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.
Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we are ending our coverage on the ladies from the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip here. On the docket this week is Real Housewives of New York icon Luann de Lesseps featuring a recap of an earlier episode we did about her arrest (linked below), as well as the lawsuits she faced from her ex-husband, Alexandre, and her two children, Victoria and Noel, which she found out about through the press and then proceeded to blame her relapse on. We go through the details of her plea agreement, probation, and the preliminary injunction that helped resolve the family lawsuit. And we also discuss how her arresting officer ended up getting charged himself for crimes that were a complete failure of our justice system. Listen until the end to hear us answer some more of your questions from our last Q&A — what made us become lawyers? Are we going to Bravo Fan Fest? And, how do we manage work/life balance?
Life's a divorce, an arrest, and a cabaret: Luann de Lesseps
What’s on the docket?
Why Angela is wearing an eye patch
Background on Luann
The Colony Hotel incident
Luann’s charges and conditions under her plea agreement
Alexandre, Victoria, and Noel’s filed complaint against Luann
What is a preliminary injunction
How the family lawsuit ended (what we know and what we assume happened)
Luann’s probation violation hearing and her conditions
Our thoughts about Luann on RHUGT
The 14 victim federal civil rights lawsuit against Luann’s arresting officer
Answering additional questions from our last Q&A
Our thoughts on RHONY and RHOSLC

Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket
The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DOCKET.
Ollie: Stock is limited so secure your Holiday Feast while you can! Head to ollie.com/docket and use code DOCKET to get 70% of your pups holiday feast today! And remember to order by November 3rd!
JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #ad
Jones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad
Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!
Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.
Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.
Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.
Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we are continuing our series on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip ladies and also closing out our discourse on Porsha Williams, RHOA star, and her legal cases. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, we go through her divorces from both Kordell Stewart and Simon Guobadia. On the docket this week is Porsha’s defamation lawsuit that Simon filed against her, which overlaps with the divorce timeline. In July 2024, Porsha posted four slides on her Instagram stories, to her 7.7 million followers at the time, sharing information on erectile dysfunction with the hashtag #menshealthawareness only months after her and Simon filed for divorce. Even though Simon was not named in the posts, blogs took it and ran with it, as well as the public, and later that year, Simon filed a federal complaint against Porsha asserting defamation per say, infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy. We’re diving into Simon’s complaint, Porsha’s counter-arguments, and where this lawsuit currently stands.

What’s on the docket?
Porsha and Simon’s traditional Nigerian Edo native custom ceremony
Simon’s federal defamation complaint against Porsha
Simon’s detainment and deportation
Our conflicting opinions on whether or not Simon had a right to file this lawsuit
What is needed to prove defamation
Porsha’s motion to dismiss, Simon’s amended complaint, and Porsha’s renewed motion to dismiss
Truth is an absolute defense and false statement of fact arguments
Porsha’s discovery requests
Porsha’s motion to compel discovery and Simon’s objections
False light invasion of privacy claim
What is a transactional attorney
The Court's final order
Importance of staying in your lane as a lawyer

Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket
The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/bravodocket to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.
JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #ad
Jones Road: Use code DOCKET at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad
Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!
Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.
Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.
Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.
Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we have another episode in our series covering the legal issues of the real housewives on Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th. On the docket this week is Porsha Williams, star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and her various lawsuits involving her ex-husbands. As a housewife cast member, Porsha has really grown, and although her love life is in the best place it’s ever been right now, her legal issues from her past relationships with former NFL player Kordell Stewart and entrepreneur Simon Guobadia are far from sweet. From contentious divorces to deportation issues, to having to ask the Georgia court to enforce her prenup — Porsha has been through the wringer with these men. Once a trad wife learns from one irretrievably broken marriage, she’ll make sure there’s a favorable prenup in the next one!

What’s on the docket?
Porsha’s growth on the Real Housewives
Background of Porsha’s marriage with former NFL player Kordell Stewart
Kordell’s divorce petition and confidentiality agreement
What Porsha got to keep in the divorce with Kordell per the settlement
Background on Simon Guobadia
Messy beginning to Simon and Porsha’s relationship with Falynn
Highlights from Porsha’s prenup with Simon
Porsha’s divorce petition
Simon’s counter claim and allegations agains Porsha
Judge’s discovery verdict and final order on Simon and Porsha’s prenup
Statement of facts from Porsha’s filed motion to enforce the prenup
The Scherer Test (Georgia Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements)
Simon’s immigration issues and ICE detention

Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket
The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Ollie: Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/docket and use code docket to get 70% off your first box!
Tonal: Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code DOCKET at Tonal.com.
Alloy: Find relief that works for you. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!
Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.
Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.
Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.
Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal team, we are continuing our series on Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th covering the legal issues of the participants in the show. On the docket this week is a housewife we’ve not covered before - Gizelle Bryant from The Real Housewives of Potomac. Gizelle has been in litigation for years following the death of her father Curtis Graves, who was a prominent figure in civil rights history. Alongside her siblings, Gizelle fought against her step-mother over her father’s will and estate. We discuss the importance of having your affairs in order for the sake of your loved ones, read out excerpts from Gizelle’s deposition testimony, and share the judge’s final verdict. This is an emotional episode, but one that is extremely relatable to not only us, but to anyone dealing with the passing of their parents.
What’s on the docket?
Bravo’s write-up on Gizelle’s dad
How important it is to have a will
Highlights from Curtis Graves’ will
Gizelle and her siblings’ objections
Excerpts from Gizelle’s deposition
Kaye’s (Curtis Graves’ wife) motion for summary judgment
Property law and rules of wills
The judge’s decision
Cesie’s trial and the importance of visuals in court
Trivia question about the origin of legal doublets

Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket
The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Warby Parker: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/DOCKET— and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad
Alloy: Try M4 Skincare from Alloy and see results in as little as 8 weeks. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!
JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #ad
Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.
Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.
Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.
Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DOCKET #honeylovepod
Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Progressive: Visit Progressive.com. Find a rate that works for you with the Name Your Price tool.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.