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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

DINO REJECTS PLEA DEAL, GOING TO TRIAL - REAL HOUSEWIVES OF RHODE ISLAND

from The Salty Chip Podcast · host The Salty Chip Podcast

Dino from Real Housewives of Rhode Island just made a massive move — rejecting a plea deal that would have given him five years probation with zero jail time. Now he’s heading to trial facing seven felony charges plus one misdemeanor, including heavy counts of drug conspiracy, perjury, possession, and the biggest ones: manufacturing, distributing, and delivering lorazepam, plus COVID PPP loan fraud. The prosecution’s case is built almost entirely on evidence from an earlier FBI wiretap investigation into cocaine trafficking that specifically named Liz McGraw and Jerry in the documents. That federal case fizzled, but Rhode Island is now using the same wiretap evidence against Dino. His defense team is fighting hard to get it all thrown out on a technicality, arguing investigators failed to exhaust other methods before getting wiretap approval. If they win, the entire case could collapse. We break down why Dino turned down the deal, the bold trial strategy, wild online theories that he could be an informant, and whether this explosive drama will become a major storyline in Real Housewives of Rhode Island season 2. The potential wiretap transcripts could be absolutely wild if they ever see the light of day in court. Drop your predictions in the comments — will the evidence stay in or get tossed? Like this video if you’re following the case and subscribe for more unfiltered Bravo updates! For more messy videos on your favorite Bravo-lebs and Reality TV shows, subscribe to our channel and follow us below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdME-LYgLyQnntEJlatfYjg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltychippod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheSaltyChipPodcast #RealHousewives #RHORI #RealHousewivesOfRhodeIsland #Dino #LizMcGraw #DinoTrial #WiretapEvidence #BravoDrama #RealityTV #RHDrama #SaltyFam #TheSaltyChipPodcast #BravoUpdate #RhodeIslandHousewives #LorazepamCase

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