Kelly Dodd Charged with Three Misdemeanors in Orange County

Former reality television star Kelly Dodd faces three misdemeanor charges in Orange County, California, including allegations of distributing intimate images without consent, making harassing communications, and battery. A criminal complaint was filed on May 12 in the Superior Court of California in Orange County.

Prosecutors allege that on or around August 29, 2025, Dodd intentionally distributed images depicting the intimate body parts of an individual identified as Jane Doe 2, who suffered severe emotional distress. The complaint states the material was obtained without authorization and was never meant to be made public. Prosecutors further allege Dodd used electronic communication to send obscene language and threats aimed at Jane Doe 2, her property, and her family.

A separate battery charge stems from an incident on June 20, 2025, involving a different individual, Jane Doe 1. Prosecutors allege Dodd used force and violence against her.

Dodd addressed the charges publicly on May 28 during an episode of The Rick and Kelly Show, a podcast she hosts with her husband, Rick Leventhal. She stated she first learned of the situation after being contacted by reporters. Leventhal...