In June 2026, reality television star Tom Sandoval found himself embroiled in a troubling situation involving his then-girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson. Their relationship took a drastic turn when Robinson was arrested on June 3 on charges of intimate partner battery. Following this incident, Sandoval sought a domestic violence restraining order against Robinson just weeks later, highlighting the severity of the circumstances.
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According to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE magazine, the arrest stemmed from an altercation in which Sandoval alleged that Robinson struck him. He reported injuries to both his neck and ear during the incident. Details of the confrontation further revealed that upon returning home, the couple was met by Robinson’s father, J. Will. Sandoval described Will as being visibly intoxicated and claimed that tensions escalated when he suspected Robinson was recording him on her phone.
The situation reportedly took a dangerous turn when Sandoval claimed that he felt threatened by Will after he “lunged” at him. In an effort to protect himself, Sandoval stated that he pushed Robinson’s father away, which resulted in Will falling. Sandoval’s legal filing indicated that he did not provoke the altercation but was responding to what he perceived as a threat.
On June 25, Sandoval formally requested a restraining order against Robinson and her father, coinciding with the release of a video by TMZ that captured part of the confrontation. In the footage, it appears that Sandoval pushes Will into a lit fire pit, an act that has raised concerns regarding the safety of all parties involved. This troubling incident marked a significant escalation in their relationship.
Tom Sandoval and Victoria Robinson began their romantic relationship in early 2024, after the fallout from Sandoval’s previous relationship with co-star Ariana Madix, in which he infamously had an affair with Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. The couple made their relationship public in February 2024, sharing affectionate posts on social media, including selfies taken at Sandoval’s now-closed restaurant, Schwartz & Sandy’s.
Their relationship was not without its bumps; in December 2024, Robinson hinted at possible infidelity on Sandoval’s part through a cryptic Instagram post. This led to temporary speculation and concern among fans regarding their stability as a couple. However, Robinson later retracted her comments, citing personal trauma and reaffirming her support for Sandoval.
Before her relationship with Sandoval, Robinson was known for her former romance with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, with their brief union grabbing headlines in 2016. At age 23, she was photographed alongside DiCaprio at a New York City party, sparking a flurry of media attention.
As the legal proceedings unfold, a hearing regarding Sandoval’s restraining order request is scheduled for July 16, 2026. Both Sandoval and Robinson have yet to comment publicly on the situation, but the seriousness of the allegations cannot be understated.
For those facing domestic violence issues, resources are available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support and assistance 24 hours a day. Anyone in need can reach out at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for help.