Mary Cosby's Son Robert Jr. Released from Jail After 2-Month Sentence

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star's 23-year-old son was arrested in November for violating a protective order.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Mary Cosby's son Robert Jr. has been released from Salt Lake County Metro Jail after serving a two-month sentence. Robert Jr. was arrested in November for violating a pretrial protective order by going to his ex-wife Alexiana Smokoff's family home. As part of his release, Robert Jr. was sentenced to 36 months of probation and 75 hours of community service.

Why it matters

The arrest and incarceration of Mary Cosby's son Robert Jr. highlights the challenges that reality TV stars and their families can face with mental health, addiction, and domestic issues. The case also raises questions about bail reform and whether protective orders are effective in preventing repeat offenses.

The details

Robert Jr. was arrested on November 9 after going to his ex-wife Alexiana Smokoff's family home and violating a pretrial protective order. On November 25, he pleaded guilty to eight charges including assault, criminal trespass, violation of a protective order, and violation of a jail release court order. His plea came one day after Smokoff filed for divorce after three years of marriage.

  • Robert Jr. was arrested on November 9, 2025.
  • Robert Jr. pleaded guilty on November 25, 2025.
  • Robert Jr. was released from jail on February 3, 2026.

The players

Mary Cosby

The star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and the mother of Robert Jr.

Robert Jr.

Mary Cosby's 23-year-old son who was arrested and incarcerated for violating a protective order.

Alexiana Smokoff

Robert Jr.'s ex-wife who filed for divorce after his arrest.

Clayton Simms

Robert Jr.'s attorney who says he is committed to taking responsibility and moving forward in a positive direction.

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What they’re saying

“Robert Jr. expresses deep regret regarding his prior actions and acknowledges that his past behavior demonstrates poor judgment.”

— Clayton Simms, Robert Jr.'s attorney

“Unfortunately he's learning the hard way, but I'm okay with it. It's just, you don't wanna see your kid suffer, but I know it's good, and I'd rather him be there than dead.”

— Mary Cosby (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion)

What’s next

A judge has granted a permanent no-contact order for Alexiana Smokoff as part of Robert Jr.'s release conditions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges that reality TV stars and their families can face with mental health, addiction, and domestic issues. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of protective orders in preventing repeat offenses and the need for better support systems for those struggling with these challenges.