Former 'Real Housewives' Star Charged with Spying on Ex-Husband

Lisa Hochstein and her boyfriend Jody Glidden face felony charges for allegedly intercepting oral communications.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:35am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up of a small, black recording device partially covered in tape, creating a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic.A hidden recording device at the center of a bitter divorce case exposes the lengths some celebrities will go to invade their ex-partner's privacy.Today in Miami

Lisa Hochstein, a former star of 'The Real Housewives of Miami,' has been charged with a felony for allegedly spying on her ex-husband, Leonard 'Lenny' Hochstein. Hochstein and her boyfriend, Jody Glidden, who also appeared on the show, are accused of placing a recording device in Lenny Hochstein's car to intercept his oral communications. The charges stem from the couple's acrimonious divorce, which played out on the Bravo reality series.

Why it matters

The case highlights the growing issue of domestic surveillance and the use of technology to invade privacy, especially in high-profile divorces. It also raises questions about the boundaries of reality TV and the potential for abuse of power by celebrities.

The details

According to the arrest warrant, Hochstein and Glidden allegedly placed a recording device in Lenny Hochstein's Mercedes-Benz after he loaned the car to Hochstein. When the car was returned, Lenny Hochstein found the suspicious device and contacted his lawyer, who brought in experts to recover 98 recordings. The warrant states that one of the last recordings depicts Hochstein and Glidden discussing the device and Hochstein saying 'done.' Glidden is also accused of ordering two recording devices of the same make and model on Amazon three months prior.

  • On March 17, 2023, the arrest warrant was obtained.
  • On April 12, 2026, Jody Glidden was arrested.
  • On April 17, 2026, Lisa Hochstein turned herself in at the Miami-Dade jail.

The players

Lisa Hochstein

A former star of 'The Real Housewives of Miami' who is facing felony charges for allegedly spying on her ex-husband.

Jody Glidden

Lisa Hochstein's boyfriend, who is also facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the spying incident.

Leonard 'Lenny' Hochstein

Lisa Hochstein's ex-husband, whose oral communications were allegedly intercepted by the couple.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“How was it in there?”

— NBC Reporter

“Five stars!”

— Jayne Weintraub, Lisa Hochstein's attorney

“Yes, five stars.”

— Lisa Hochstein

What’s next

Lisa Hochstein's arraignment is scheduled for April 20, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing issue of domestic surveillance and the potential for abuse of power by celebrities, especially in high-profile divorces. It raises questions about the boundaries of reality TV and the need for stronger privacy protections.