Milania Giudice Seeks Trial Delay for Anger Management Classes amidst Domestic Violence Charges

In the midst of a tumultuous few months, Milania Giudice made another headline as she appeared before a New Jersey judge on Tuesday, August 11th. The eldest daughter of Bravo's Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice pleaded her case virtually, donning a sleek black turtleneck and a tight bun. Her attorney requested a trial delay to allow Milania to attend anger management classes in response to her arrest for domestic violence in May. The judge expressed the need to review evidence and consult with responding officers before ruling on the matter, setting a tentative date of September 22nd. However, Milania's legal team pushed for an earlier hearing on either the 15th or 29th due to her upcoming schooling in Florida. The judge ultimately agreed to September 29th as the new court date. The incident that led to Milania's arrest took place at her mother's Montville Township home, where she was accused of causing bodily harm during a domestic dispute. The prosecutor claimed that Giudice "knowingly caused bodily injury by striking the victim in the head with her fist." She was charged with simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury, pleading not guilty to all charges. The identity of the alleged victim remains undisclosed, though it was reported that Milania's sister Gabriella called authorities on May 14th due to her sister's erratic behavior and destructive actions involving food and candles. No weapons or injuries were reported in the arrest incident. Footage obtained by Us Weekly showed Giudice handcuffed in the back of a police car, seemingly smiling before being taken into custody. In July, she addressed her arrest on TikTok, refuting a fake mugshot circulating online and expressing remorse for her actions. The 20-year-old also made headlines recently following the tragic death of her childhood best friend, Victoria Zardoya, who passed away after suffering a fatal fall on July 24th at the age of 20. A heartfelt tribute to Zardoya was shared on Instagram by both Milania and Teresa Giudice, expressing their profound sadness and disbelief over the loss. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly.