'Real Housewives' Star Apologizes Following Palm Beach County Arrest

"Real Housewives of New York City" cast member Luann de Lesseps is apologizing for behavior that led to her Christmas Eve arrest in Palm Beach. 

De Lesseps -- known as "The Countess" on the Bravo TV series -- faces charges of disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest with violence, battery on a law enforcement officer and threatening a public servant.

"This was my first time in Palm Beach since my wedding and being here brought up buried emotions," De Lesseps said on Twitter hours after her arrest.

De Lesseps, 52, was married to French Count Alexandre de Lesseps from 1993 to 2009, granting her the courtesy title of "countess." 

She forfeited the title when she married SmartSource CEO Thomas D'Agostino on Dec. 31, 2016, in Palm Beach. They announced their divorce in August. 

D'Agostino owns a home in Palm Beach County. 

De Lesseps has appeared on the "Real Housewives of New York City" since its premiere in 2008. She is a former model and released a pop single called "Money Can't Buy You Class" in 2010.

Court records show that De Lesseps was released from jail on her own recognizance. 

She will be required to return to court Jan. 25.


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