"Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, following a June 3 incident that led to her arrest on an intimate partner battery charge . The reality television personality, 42, is also seeking protection from Robinson's father, J. Will Robinson, alleging both individuals engaged in a violent confrontation at the Los Angeles home he rents .
Court documents obtained by multiple outlets detail Sandoval's account of the events that transpired on the night of June 3 . According to the filing, a verbal disagreement escalated after Sandoval discovered Robinson was recording him without his permission . The situation intensified when Robinson's father, who Sandoval claims was visibly intoxicated, became physically aggressive . Sandoval alleges he retreated to a spare bedroom and barricaded himself inside, only for the elder Robinson to punch a large hole through the door .
Sandoval further claims that Robinson then entered the room and struck him in the face . The reality star asserts the blow was so forceful that it caused his vision to blur and resulted in bruising near his temple and eyebrow ridge . He also stated he bled from his ear and neck and experienced significant pain in his mouth for two weeks, prompting him to seek treatment at an emergency room .
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Robinson was arrested the same day on a charge of intimate partner battery with physical violence and was released on bond . Despite the arrest, Sandoval admitted in his court declaration that he accepted a phone call from Robinson while she was in custody and provided financial assistance for her bail, a decision he says he now "deeply regrets" . A hearing on the permanent restraining order has been scheduled for July 16 .
Sandoval Alleges a Pattern of Abusive Behavior
Beyond the June 3 incident, Sandoval's court filing paints a broader picture of alleged abuse and control that he claims characterized his relationship with Robinson, which began in early 2024 . He accuses her of repeated physical violence, including punching him, striking his neck, and throwing objects such as a full Gatorade bottle at him . He further alleges a consistent pattern of verbal abuse, citing claims that she called him a "loser," "idiot," "moron," and told him he was not a "real man" .
The court documents also allege that Robinson engaged in manipulative and controlling behavior, including tracking his movements with an AirTag and accessing and changing his phone and social media passwords without his consent . Sandoval has also accused her of spreading "falsities" about him online and deleting evidence of abuse from his phone . He also claims she created conflict in his friendships by accusing friends of inappropriate behavior .
Dispute Over Housing and Personal Property
A significant point of contention in the filing is the status of the rental home. Sandoval claims that despite the violent altercation and his subsequent displacement, Robinson and her father continue to reside in the home, which he says he is still paying for . He stated he has been "completely displaced" and has been staying at various hotels and with friends since June 3 .
In his filing, Sandoval is requesting an immediate move-out order to regain control and access to the property, his vehicle, and his belongings . He expressed genuine fear about returning to the residence while Robinson and her father remain, noting that he has made multiple unsuccessful attempts to retrieve his possessions . A source close to the situation confirmed that the couple has broken up, with Sandoval having "endured this abuse for many months" .
Competing Narratives Emerge
The case has taken a complex turn with the emergence of video footage that appears to show the altercation. The video, obtained by TMZ, shows Sandoval and Robinson in a heated exchange before Sandoval rushes toward her . Her father then intervenes, and the footage shows Sandoval pushing him, causing him to fall backwards into a lit fire pit . Will Robinson has disputed Sandoval's account, telling TMZ that he was acting in defense of his daughter and that Sandoval was the aggressor . He claims Sandoval twisted his daughter's arm and attempted to take her phone aggressively . Robinson's father also told the outlet that the District Attorney declined to file charges in the case and that Sandoval's shove into the fire pit caused injuries that required ongoing medical care .
Sandoval, known for his long-running role on Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and a stint on "The Traitors," has not publicly addressed the video footage . The temporary restraining order currently in place requires Robinson and her father to stay 100 yards away from Sandoval, his home, and his workplace, and to vacate the shared residence . The court will determine the next steps in the case during the upcoming July 16 hearing, where both parties will have the opportunity to present their sides of the story.