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Sonja Morgan has by no means been removed from the headlines, however her latest appearances within the information — involving an unpaid restaurant invoice and a stretcher incident in Florida — have stirred up recent controversy. Now, her longtime pal and former Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis costar Ramona Singer is talking out, providing a unique perspective and standing firmly by Morgan’s facet.
What Occurred in Manhattan:
On Could 10, Morgan, 61, was reportedly concerned in a dispute at Tucci, an upscale restaurant in Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood. In keeping with witnesses, she allegedly refused to pay her $1,000 invoice and anticipated the meal to be complimentary.
Tucci’s proprietor, Max Tucci, instructed PEOPLE:
“I’d wish to make clear that there was no settlement for a complimentary dinner. [Morgan’s] assumption in any other case reveals poor judgment, which is constant along with her previous conduct of not tipping our servers.
We stand in solidarity with our hardworking employees and the business, anticipating respect and honest compensation for wonderful service.”
In response, Sonja Morgan mentioned it was all a misunderstanding:
“I, in fact, supplied to pay and tip and I did after they lastly referred to as me again on Monday,” she defined to PEOPLE.
Regardless of the fee being settled afterward, Tucci has banned Morgan from his institution, including:
“Respect us, and we’ll respect you. Sonja is not welcome at Tucci, and I’ve damaged my grandfather Oscar Tucci’s cardinal rule of ‘welcoming everybody to our desk.’”
Florida Incident and EMT Involvement:
Simply 5 days later, on Could 15, TMZ launched images exhibiting Morgan being wheeled out of Echo restaurant in Palm Seashore, Florida, on a stretcher. The restaurant is owned by The Breakers Resort.
In keeping with Captain William Rothrock of the Palm Seashore Police Division, officers responded to a medical name that night. Rothrock additionally confirmed that Morgan was issued a written trespass warning on the request of the lodge.
Morgan supplied a unique model of occasions:
“An aged patron on the restaurant I used to be eating at seemed to be in misery, and I referred to as for medical help.
Whereas helping throughout the commotion, I sustained some minor accidents and, out of an abundance of warning, accompanied the EMTs to be checked out.
I’m extremely grateful to the primary responders for his or her swift care and professionalism,” she mentioned in a press release to PEOPLE.
Addressing the reported trespass warning, Morgan added:
“I didn’t wish to depart. I insisted on ensuring she was cared for.”
Ramona Singer Speaks Out:
Through the Could 19 premiere of Fountain of Youth, Ramona Singer, 68, addressed the latest headlines and shared that she had been in contact with Morgan.
In an interview with Leisure Tonight, Singer defended her pal:
“They don’t like to put in writing good issues, they like to put in writing unfavourable issues. They sort of embellish typically.
Sonja’s high quality — she’s nice. She’s doing properly. She’s in nice well being.”
Singer continued:
“Folks take issues the incorrect means, and I solely want the most effective for her.”
Whereas opinions fluctuate on Morgan’s latest conduct, one factor is evident: her interior circle, together with Ramona Singer, stays loyal and insists she’s doing properly regardless of the drama. Whether or not these occasions are really overblown or a part of a deeper sample stays to be seen — however in typical Housewives trend, it’s all enjoying out within the public eye.
