The legal drama between Vanderpump Rules alum Tom Sandoval and his ex Victoria Lee Robinson just hit another major chapter. A California court hearing on July 16, 2026 resulted in Sandoval’s temporary restraining order against Victoria and her father being upheld, while Victoria’s request for her own restraining order against Tom was denied. The decision signals that the court found Sandoval’s claims of physical and verbal abuse more credible than Robinson’s counter-allegations. Victoria attended the hearing looking polished and professional, while Sandoval experienced technical difficulties with virtual attendance alongside Victoria’s father.
The real game-changer? Video evidence is coming. Sandoval’s legal team indicated they have extensive photographic documentation and police reports that include video footage from the night of the alleged June 2026 incident. That footage supposedly shows Victoria punching Tom in the face, according to his representatives. Continuation hearings are scheduled for August 13 and 14, which means we’re about to see what actually happened when this thing goes down. Victoria’s legal team is already pushing back, saying that what’s been reported doesn’t match what they have in their filings, but the court’s initial ruling suggests the judge found Tom’s account more compelling so far.
What does this mean for both of them moving forward? Victoria wants her belongings from their shared home, and Sandoval’s team is hinting they might cooperate on that front. But with August hearings right around the corner and video evidence about to be presented, this case is far from settled. The real question on everyone’s mind: will the footage show exactly what Tom claims happened, or is there more to this story than either side is letting on?
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