Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson File Dueling Restraining Orders Following June Altercation

Former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval and his former girlfriend, model Victoria Lee Robinson, have filed competing requests for domestic violence restraining orders following a June 3 altercation at a Los Angeles home. A judge denied Robinson’s request for a temporary restraining order on July 8, citing the existence of an active restraining order previously granted to Sandoval, which necessitates a formal hearing scheduled for July 16.

What led to the legal filings?

The legal conflict stems from an incident occurring in the early morning of June 3 after the couple returned to their shared Los Angeles rental property. According to video footage obtained by TMZ, the altercation involved Sandoval and Robinson’s father, J. Will Robinson. The footage shows J. Will Robinson placing his arms around Sandoval to separate him from Victoria Lee Robinson during a heated argument. Sandoval subsequently pushed J. Will Robinson, causing him to fall backward into a lit fire pit.

Following the incident, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Victoria Lee Robinson, though she was released on bond the same day. According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office did not file charges against her. J. Will Robinson later stated to TMZ that he intervened to protect his daughter from what he described as aggressive behavior.

What are the allegations in the court filings?

In her petition filed in a Los Angeles court on July 4, Victoria Lee Robinson alleges a pattern of physical and verbal abuse throughout their 2.5-year relationship. She claims that Sandoval shoved her down a flight of stairs in their home and pushed her to the ground at a hotel in Nashville. Regarding the June 3 incident, Robinson alleges that Sandoval twisted her arm while attempting to seize her phone as she recorded the confrontation. Her petition states that J. Will Robinson sustained a thumb fracture, along with elbow and back injuries, during the altercation.

Conversely, Tom Sandoval’s initial petition for a restraining order, filed on June 25, alleges that Victoria Lee Robinson engaged in violent behavior toward him since they began dating in February 2024. Sandoval was granted a temporary restraining order that required both Victoria and J. Will Robinson to vacate the home they shared. Representatives for Sandoval stated, “During their 2½-year relationship, Tom has made it clear he never physically harmed Victoria. Instead, he lived in fear of her repeated physical attacks and unpredictable behavior.”

What happens next in the legal proceedings?

The immediate next step in the legal process is a hearing set for July 16. This session is expected to address the temporary restraining order Sandoval secured in June. Because this order is currently active, a judge denied Robinson’s request for a separate order, determining that the existing case must be heard first. The outcome of the July 16 hearing will likely dictate the future status of the restraining orders and the legal standing of both parties regarding the residence they previously shared.

Key Details of the Case

• June 3 Incident: A physical altercation occurred between Tom Sandoval, Victoria Lee Robinson, and J. Will Robinson at a Los Angeles rental home.
• Sandoval’s Filing: Granted a temporary restraining order on June 25, citing physical abuse by Robinson.
• Robinson’s Filing: Filed a request for a restraining order on July 4, alleging a history of abuse; the request was denied on July 8 pending a hearing.
• Upcoming Date: A court hearing is scheduled for July 16 to review the restraining order status.