Raquel Leviss Files Restraining Order, Apologizes to Ariana

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Raquel Leviss has filed a restraining order in opposition to Scheana Shay.

Following stories claiming Scheana allegedly punched Raquel within the face after studying of her reported six-month affair with their good friend Ariana Madix‘s longtime boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, in New York City last week, court documents confirmed the Vanderpump Rules star’s submitting as she supplied a public apology.

In a screenshot of the submitting, shared by Bravo Snark Side on Instagram, it was revealed that Raquel filed her Civil Harassment Prevention case in opposition to Scheana on the Van Nuys Courthouse East on March 7, and {that a} restraining order listening to has been set for March 29 at 8:30 a.m.

According to a report from PEOPLE, Raquel made her request to the Los Angeles Superior Court. And, whereas the explanation behind her submitting has not been clarified, an insider advised the outlet that Scheana “was furious” when she realized that Raquel had reportedly engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Sandoval

“She and all the Vanderpump Rules costars have rallied around Ariana during this time. They can’t believe Raquel would do something like that,” the supply acknowledged.

And whereas Scheana hasn’t addressed their rumored bodily encounter, Raquel’s sister, Kate, steered she was punched by Scheana on Twitter after Charli Burnett mentioned that “no one deserves” the intestine punch Ariana acquired from Sandoval and Raquel.

“Nor, punched in the face,” Kate replied.

Then, after being referred to as out for “defending,” Raquel, Kate added, “Not defending, just also not condoning physical violence.”

As Raquel prepares to face off with Scheana in courtroom, she’s shared a press release of apology with Entertainment Tonight, wherein she confirmed she was “physically attacked” however didn’t say by who.

“I want to apologize for my actions and my choices foremost to Ariana, and to my friends and the fans so invested in our relationships. There is no excuse, I am not a victim and I must own my actions and I deeply regret hurting Ariana,” Raquel mentioned within the March 8 assertion, which got here simply hours after Sandoval shared his personal apology to Ariana on Instagram.

“I am reflecting on my choices, speaking to a counselor and I am learning things about myself such as my patterns of codependency and addiction to being and feeling loved. I have sought emotional validation through intimate connections that are not healthy without regard for my own well-being, sometimes negatively affecting others and often prioritizing the intimate connection over my friendships. I am taking steps to understand my behavior and make healthier choices,” she continued.

Raquel went on to say that whereas she selected to be on a actuality present, and has realized to settle for the “good and bad that comes with it,” she has been “physically assaulted, lost friendships, received death threats and hate emails in addition to having had my privacy violated.”

In closing, Raquel detailed the work she’s doing on herself.

I’ve begun counseling to finish my unhealthy behavioral cycle, be taught to set stronger emotional boundaries and be taught to shield my psychological well being,” she revealed. “I don’t expect sympathy, understanding or forgiveness. Right now I must focus on my own health and well-being and as I strive to be a better person moving forward, I will prioritize my mental health and learn from my mistakes.”

Vanderpump Rules season 10 airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.