So Awkward! Bethenny Brings New Boyfriend To Bitter Custody Battle
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Mar. 5 2019, Published 12:31 a.m. ET
Bethenny Frankel paraded her new boyfriend through the courthouse amid her nasty custody battle with her ex-husband and RadarOnline.com has exclusive photos of the couple together during the difficult day. The first day of the trial for the Real Housewives of New York City star began with Jason Hoppy taking the stand as the couple fight over custody of their daughter, Bryn Hoppy. Click through Radar’s gallery to see Bethenny with her new boyfriend during her emotional trial.
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The Bravolebrity star’s new man, Paul Bernon, arrived at the Manhattan Court House on Monday, March 4, 2019 to support Bethenny in her trial.
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During a five-minute break, Bethenny left the courtroom with Paul and he grabbed her by the waist,” an eyewitness told Radar.
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“Bethenny and Paul were talking intently with each other in the hallway,” the spy told Radar.
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“Paul and Bethenny were very close when they weren’t in the courtroom,” the eyewitness said.
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During the trial Jason’s text messages to Bethenny were entered as evidence, showing that he was asking her about her personal life. “Which boyfriend do you have now Bethenny?” one asked.
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Bethenny’s late boyfriend Dennis Shields was a topic during the hearing, with Jason’s lawyer saying that he was justified in asking for her to be drug tested after his alleged overdose.
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Her man stood by her side throughout the painful proceedings.
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