RHOSLC star Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr. shares first post since prison release
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby‘s son, Robert Cosby Jr.has broken his silence after recently being released from a Utah prison.
“I’m back :)”, Robert 23, posted via Instagram on Friday, Feb. 6, next to a carousel of photos of himself and his bulldog.
Robert’s lawyer Clayton Simms attached to People on Wednesday, February 4 that the Bravo star was released from the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on Tuesday, February 3, after two months behind bars. According to court documents, Robert must serve 36 months of probation and perform 75 hours of community service.
“[Robert] expresses his deep regret for his past actions and acknowledges that his past conduct demonstrates poor judgment,” Simms told the outlet.
The lawyer continued: “[Robert] attributes his behavior to a lack of coping skills in dealing with a painful divorce from his wife, as he was unprepared for the sudden dissolution of their marriage.
Simms indicated that Robert will undergo mental health and anger management evaluations as a condition of his release. (Robert previously told his mother, Mary, 53, about past substance abuse issues The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.)
“To ensure his continued success, Robert is committed to taking responsibility, pursuing therapy and securing employment,” Simms said People. “Unfortunately, sometimes we learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Robert is on the right track and moving in a positive direction.”
We weekly reported in November 2025 that Robert Jr. pleaded guilty to assault, battery and violation of a protective order, among other charges, in connection with several incidents involving his estranged wife, Alexiana Arian Smokoffand her father.
At the time, the court denied Robert’s request for release and ordered him to remain in the Salt Lake County Metro Jail until his sentencing in February. A judge also issued a permanent restraining order for Alexiana.
Alexiana filed for divorce in Salt Lake County District Court in November 2025, with the court granting her a standard divorce decree earlier this month. A condition of the divorce required that Robert not harass, threaten or show up at Alexiana’s home and he also had to pay her legal fees related to the divorce.
Mary talked about Robert’s arrest during Robert’s arrest Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion in January by telling the host Andy Cohen that she was “OK” with her son being in prison for the time being.
“I’m not worried about him,” Mary told Andy. “I know he’s somewhere he’s not using. At some point I have to step back so he can learn and make his own decisions, and unfortunately he’s learning the hard way. But I’m fine with it.”
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby shared an update on how her son Robert Jr. is doing. goes amid his battle with substance abuse. “He’s stable, which I think is good,” Mary, 52, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting the limited-edition RHOSLC-themed Van Leeuwen ice cream flavor, The SLC Scoop, with costar Angie. […]
She continued, “You just don’t want your child to suffer, but I know it’s okay. And I’d rather him [in jail] then dead, you know?”
Mary revealed to Andy during the tear-filled reunion segment that she kept in close contact with Robert, although she had no plans to visit the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.
“I can’t go to jail, Andy. That’s a bit weird. I don’t want to look at my child from behind a glass,” she insisted. “He calls me every day. I’m actually preaching to him. I’m like, ‘You’re going through this, but you have to realize that God allows it, and if God allows it, then it’s for your good. This will help you change, and you need to change.'”
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