The former Real Housewives of Orange County star is fighting back. Kelly Dodd appeared on her podcast with husband Rick Leventhal just one day before her scheduled court appearance, unleashing a furious denial of the revenge porn charges filed against her. She called the allegations “absurd,” “insane,” and “bulls***” — then dropped an explosive claim: a family member is behind the accusations.
Court documents tell a different story. Prosecutors say Dodd unlawfully and intentionally distributed sexual images of a woman identified as Jane Doe on or around August 29, 2025. The two had allegedly agreed to keep the images private. Making matters worse, the filing claims Dodd threatened to injure the accuser, her property, and her family. The emotional distress caused to Jane Doe is described as severe.
The Kelly Dodd revenge porn case includes two additional charges. The first is making telephone calls with the intent to annoy. The second is a battery charge from a separate incident in June involving a different Jane Doe. All three counts are misdemeanors. Dodd confirmed she will appear in court Thursday, though Leventhal cautioned fans that the full story cannot be shared until after the hearing.
Dodd heads to court today with a drink in hand from her podcast recording and a family member in her crosshairs. She has not named the relative publicly. The judge will determine whether the case moves toward trial or potential resolution. One thing is certain: this Kelly Dodd revenge porn battle is only beginning.
