‘Southern Charm’ star Thomas Ravenel headed to trial for sexual assault case
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This Feb. 15, 2018 photo released by Bravo shows Thomas Ravenel from the reality series "Southern Charm." Authorities say Ravenel has been arrested after a former nanny says he sexually assaulted her nearly four years ago. Charleston Police charged Ravenel on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, with misdemeanor second-degree assault and battery. Bravo released a statement shortly after saying Ravenel would no longer appear on the network’s “Southern Charm” show. (Rodolfo Martinez/Bravo via AP)
The sex assault case against “Southern Charm” star and former South Carolina treasurer Thomas Ravenel is going to trial.
The Post and Courier reports a judge ruled Monday that the case will proceed. The 56-year-old reality television star was arrested in September on assault and battery charges, accused of sexually assaulting a former nanny in May.
Charleston Police Detective Christopher Malinowski told the court the woman said a seemingly intoxicated Ravenel tried to forcibly remove her clothes and fondled her. She told authorities he then shoved his penis in her face before she was able to flee.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Malinowski said the woman photographed her injuries, but the photo quality wasn’t good enough for officers to see visible injuries.
A trial date hasn’t been set.