"Mary Cosby's Son Robert Pleads Guilty to Assault and Trespassing, Will Stay in Jail Until February (Exclusive)"

Robert Cosby Jr., son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, has entered guilty pleas for assault, trespassing, and violating a protective order, among other charges. This occurred on November 25, a day after his wife, Alexiana Arian Smokoff, filed for divorce on November 24.

The 23-year-old appeared in Salt Lake County District Court, where he admitted to offenses stemming from multiple incidents between September and November, involving both his wife and father-in-law, Shad Stoke, according to court records.

Out of 14 charges, Robert pleaded guilty to eight, including:

• One count of felony property damage exceeding $5,000
• Two counts of violating a pretrial protective order obtained by Alexiana
• One count of assault on a peace officer
• One count of violating a jail release court order
• Criminal trespass on a dwelling with intent to cause annoyance, injury, or fear
• One count of Class B misdemeanor assault

Six other misdemeanor charges were dismissed with prejudice. The divorce petition filed by Alexiana prohibits both parties from harassing or disturbing each other, including via electronic means, and restricts actions such as domestic violence, misuse of personal identity for credit or services, and interference with utilities.

Roberts attorney, Clayton Simms, stated that Robert struggled to accept the end of his marriage due to his religious beliefs and upbringing, adding that he has accepted responsibility for his actions and pleaded guilty to several misdemeanors.

Robert, who has appeared alongside his mother on RHOSLC, was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on November 9 and will remain incarcerated without bail until his sentencing on February 3, 2026. At that time, a judge will determine the remaining length of his sentence.

Previous indictments alleged that Robert attempted to enter his father-in-laws home through a dog door on two occasions in September and attacked him on the lawn. In November, prosecutors accused him of vandalizing the property and biting a police officer during the arrest, which required the use of a taser to subdue him.

Robert had also been arrested in 2022 for a DUI, resulting in a plea deal where other charges were dropped.

Mary Cosby commented in November that her sons September arrest was necessary for his growth and reflection, acknowledging the emotional difficulty but emphasizing the importance of the experience for his path forward.

Robert Jr. expressed that he is taking life "day by day" and is committed to improving his situation, stating he is "not where I want to be, but certainly not where I used to be."

If you are experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. For substance abuse assistance, reach out to the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

Author: Lucas Grant