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Tom Sandoval Secures Temporary Restraining Orders After June 3 Domestic Dispute
6/27/2026, 1:08:58 AM
June 3 Altercation at Sandoval’s Los Angeles Rental Home
On the night of June 3, 2024, Tom Sandoval, a former *Vanderpump Rules* cast member, was involved in a physical confrontation at his rented Los Angeles residence. Sandoval and his girlfriend, model Victoria Lee Robinson, returned home after a bar outing and entered a verbal disagreement that escalated when Sandoval alleged Robinson was recording him without consent. According to Sandoval’s court filing, Robinson’s father, J. Will Robinson, intervened, “lunged” at Sandoval, and a struggle led Sandoval to push Will into a lit fire pit. Sandoval then locked himself in a spare bedroom; Robinson allegedly entered the room and struck him in the face, causing blurred vision, ear and neck bleeding, and ongoing jaw difficulty.
Relationship History and Shared Lease
Sandoval and Robinson began dating in early 2024. Both names appear on the lease for the rental home, though Sandoval reports that he pays rent and utilities while Robinson and her father receive “nominal assistance.” The three parties had been cohabiting since January 2024.
Legal Timeline
- June 3 – Altercation occurs; Los Angeles police arrest Robinson on an intimate-partner-battery charge; she is released on bond the same day.
- June 25 – Sandoval files for domestic-violence restraining orders against Robinson and Will Robinson. A judge grants temporary orders, requiring the pair to vacate the property, retain only personal clothing and belongings, and remain 100 yards from Sandoval.
- July 16 – A hearing is scheduled to determine whether the temporary orders become permanent.
Alleged Injuries and Claims of Abuse
Sandoval’s filing lists multiple alleged incidents: Robinson punching his face, striking his neck, throwing a full Gatorade bottle, and verbally abusing him. He also claims Robinson accessed and changed his phone and social-media passwords, tracked his location with an AirTag, and deleted evidence of abuse. Regarding Will Robinson, Sandoval alleges the father “punched a large hole approximately 12 × 12 inches” in the bedroom door while Sandoval was barricaded inside.
Official Statements from Parties
Sandoval’s declaration characterizes the June 3 event as the culmination of a pattern of “verbal and physical abuse” by Robinson and an “aggressive” intervention by her father. He asserts that the restraining orders are necessary for his safety and to regain access to his home, vehicle, and personal items.
Will Robinson, speaking to TMZ, denied Sandoval’s accusations, stating that the district attorney declined to file a case and that he intervened only to protect his daughter. He described Sandoval as “overpowering” and “twisting” Robinson’s arm while attempting to seize her phone.
Opposition and Counter-Claims
Robinson’s father contends that Sandoval was the aggressor, emphasizing the lack of criminal prosecution beyond the initial arrest. The video footage released by media outlets shows Sandoval pushing Will into the fire pit but does not capture the interior exchange, leaving the precise sequence of actions open to interpretation.
Video Footage of the Confrontation
Security-camera footage obtained by TMZ and People depicts Sandoval confronting Robinson, asking, “Are you recording me right now?” He then attempts to seize her phone as Will pulls him away. Sandoval shoves Will, who falls backward into the fire pit. The camera cuts as the two reenter the house; audible breaking sounds and raised voices continue off-camera.
Conflicting Accounts and Unresolved Issues
- Initiation of Violence – Sandoval claims Robinson and her father assaulted him; Will Robinson claims he lifted Sandoval to protect his daughter.
- Legal Outcomes – Robinson faced an arrest for intimate-partner battery but no further criminal charges; the DA’s decision not to prosecute is cited by Will.
- Evidence Gaps – The video does not show the interior altercation, and no medical records have been released to confirm Sandoval’s reported injuries.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The impact of the blow was so forceful that it caused my vision to blur,” — Tom Sandoval, court filing
- “Will addressed Tom’s claims in a statement to TMZ, saying, “The DA did not file the case for a reason.” — Will Robinson, TMZ
- “Are you recording me right now?” — Tom Sandoval, video
- “[Will] grabbed my arms and shoulders and wrapped his arms around me. Feeling trapped and violated, I pushed him away from me in order to protect myself and create distance, which caused him to fall,” — Tom Sandoval, court filing
- “I lifted Tom off of my daughter because he was overpowering and twisting her arm and trying to take her phone aggressively after yelling at us in a very aggressive and threatening manner.” — Will Robinson, TMZ
- “hit my face and temple area towards my hairline.” — Tom Sandoval, court filing
