Sandoval punched, vision blurred
Tom Sandoval claimed Victoria Robinson's punch was so forceful it blurred his vision and caused lasting pain to his neck and ear.
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The Clam Slam Heard Round The World: Friday, June 26th, 2026
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Jun 26, 2026
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Story 1: Tom Sandoval's Girlfriend Arrested After Alleged Assault
At 23:23 · chapter starts 23:15
Claudia reads the PEOPLE story: Tom Sandoval filed a restraining order against girlfriend Victoria Robinson after she was arrested for intimate partner battery following a June 3rd incident in which he claims she punched him hard enough to blur his vision. Her father also allegedly punched a hole in the bedroom door. Robinson was released on bond the same day. Jackie, who watched the Ring camera footage, tells a very different story — dad and Sandoval were arguing, Sandoval got physical with Robinson (sitting down), the dad stepped in, and Sandoval shoved him into a fire pit before fleeing inside. Jackie is team dad, full stop. She expresses skepticism about Sandoval's victimhood claim based on a small yellow bruise photo, while Claudia refuses to take sides without knowing the full story, ultimately quoting Aviva Drescher: 'you're both my trash.'
Dad punched hole in bedroom door
Sandoval also alleged that Robinson's father, in an inebriated state, punched a hole in his bedroom door during the same incident.
Robinson arrested on partner battery charge
Victoria Robinson was arrested on a charge of intimate partner battery with physical violence and released on bond the same day.
Tom Sandoval's Fire Pit Moment: Team Dad
Tom Sandoval shoved Victoria Robinson's father into a fire pit and ran back inside the house while the dad was 'literally on fire.' Jackie watched the Ring camera footage and came out firmly team dad — because Sandoval had been physical with the daughter first.
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