Tammy Rivera Says RHOA's Peter Thomas Choked Her Niece

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He was found not guilty of second-degree assault, but Tammy claims the day after the incident, Peter called around trying to apologize.

Yesterday (February 28), news surfaced that Peter Thomas was charged in connection to a physical altercation. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was hit with a second-degree assault charge following an alleged altercation at his Bar One restaurant in Baltimore. According to the purported victim, Chanel Williams, she was with two friends at the location in March 2022. Williams testified the group was enjoying themselves before they were invited by a woman to join the VIP area. Thomas, who co-owns the establishment, reportedly went to hug Williams, and she believed he was a tad intoxicated.

Things took a turn when Thomas became upset at something. Williams additionally claimed he turned his fury on her, grabbed her by the neck, and squeezed for approximately 30 seconds. That evening, Williams called the police and, the next day, filed a report against Thomas. Williams's friend, Cierra Dunlap, told the court she went to dinner with Thomas and had sex with him once. Dunlap also alleged he sent her $2,500.

A Verdict Is Reached

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We're sure Thomas is somewhere celebrating, as it was reported he was found not guilty of the assault. During the hearing, Thomas claimed he wasn't intoxicated, and Williams was "hysterical." He denied choking Williams, insisting he "eased her off" of him, causing her to fall back into a chair. Despite his version of events, Tammy Rivera has spoken up because Williams is reportedly her niece.

In a video, Rivera claimed she received several DMs from people asking about Williams. She said she's kept silent out of privacy for her niece but "doesn't play when it comes to [her] family." Rivera also added, "The moral of the story is, my niece didn't want me to help her. She didn't want me involved. She didn't want me to help her with the lawyer, the case, anything."

Peter Thomas Allegedly Tried To Apologize

Rivera further stated Williams was given a State's attorney while Thomas hired a high-profile lawyer. "That's what happened. He put his hands on her. He choked her. She called me outside the restaurant crying hysterically. My niece is not loud, she's not ghetto, she does not be in no mess. That's not her world. For her to even call me like that and say that someone—everybody in the club saw it."

According to the singer, the following day, Thomas called around trying his best to apologize for the allegedly incident. "You did it. Apologize and move on." Check it out above.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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