Real Housewives Star Lisa Hochstein's Ex Jody Glidden Arrested on Felony Charge

Glidden entered a not guilty plea after being charged with felony interception of communications

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:33am

An abstract close-up photograph of shattered glass reflecting a faint red light, conveying the high-stakes legal drama and privacy violations surrounding the personal lives of reality TV celebrities.The legal battle between Real Housewives star Lisa Hochstein and her ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden exposes the dark side of reality TV fame.Today in Miami

Lisa Hochstein's ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden, who also appeared on the Bravo show The Real Housewives of Miami, was arrested on April 12 and charged with one count of felony interception of communications. Glidden entered a not guilty plea and requested a jury trial. Lisa was also previously named as a co-defendant in a separate case related to the alleged interception of communications involving her ex-husband, Leonard 'Lenny' Hochstein.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal disputes between Lisa Hochstein and her ex-husband Lenny, as well as the scrutiny surrounding Lisa's relationship with Jody Glidden, which was questioned by her RHOM castmates. The charges of intercepting communications raise concerns about privacy and the boundaries of reality TV stardom.

The details

According to court records, Jody Glidden was arrested on April 12 and charged with one count of felony interception of wire, oral or electronic communications. He was released on a $5,000 bond and entered a not guilty plea the next day, requesting a jury trial. In a separate March 19 filing, both Glidden and Lisa Hochstein were named as co-defendants in a case related to the alleged interception of communications involving Lisa's ex-husband Lenny Hochstein. However, the March 19 case appears to have been closed, and Lisa has not been arrested.

  • Glidden was arrested on April 12, 2026.
  • Glidden entered a not guilty plea and requested a jury trial on April 13, 2026.
  • The March 19 filing naming both Glidden and Lisa Hochstein as co-defendants was closed on March 20, 2026.

The players

Jody Glidden

Lisa Hochstein's ex-boyfriend who also appeared on The Real Housewives of Miami.

Lisa Hochstein

A cast member of The Real Housewives of Miami who was previously named as a co-defendant in a case related to the alleged interception of communications involving her ex-husband.

Leonard 'Lenny' Hochstein

Lisa Hochstein's ex-husband, whose communications were allegedly intercepted according to the March 19 filing.

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What they’re saying

“This matter is part of a contentious divorce proceeding and does not belong in criminal court.”

— Lawyers for Lisa Hochstein and Jody Glidden

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow Jody Glidden to be released on bail at an upcoming hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles and privacy concerns surrounding the personal lives of reality TV stars, as well as the potential consequences of alleged communication interception in the context of high-profile divorces.