Jane Scher, mother of socialite Libbie Mugrabi, has defended her conduct during a court-ordered auction of her daughter's Hamptons mansion, stating that she was saddened by "disinformation" about her behavior and that the incident left her and her dog, Botox, "shaking like a leaf."
Mugrabi was compelled to sell her mansion to settle a loan on the property. The sale, held on the steps of the Southampton courthouse, reportedly devolved into chaos. According to the New York Post, Scher told an attorney present that "your client is a d–k" and that police were called due to her disruptive behavior.
However, Scher stated in an interview that she "never said any foul language" and was not arrested. She claimed she was merely questioned for her side of the story and that she "went there to support my daughter" and encountered an unruly crowd.
She further alleged that she was "abused" by a potential buyer who repeatedly used expletives towards her, calling her a "lunatic." Scher maintained that she and her dog experienced significant distress, describing it as "crying hysterically."
The Southampton Police Department confirmed to the Post that a woman was "disturbing the process of the auction," describing her as "very disruptive, loud and boisterous." Police stated she was asked to leave and complied. Scher admitted to leaving but said it was only because an officer asked her to, as she was not bidding.
Mugrabi's mansion sold for $5.864 million, a significant decrease from its initial listing price of $25 million. Scher described the auction process as unfair, alleging that the bidding was unclear and that the winning bidder secured the house even after her daughter had outbid him and was granted permission to retrieve a certified check. Scher claimed she attempted to stall the auction until her daughter returned with the check.
Scher expressed that her daughter, Libbie Mugrabi, is ready for a fresh start, even if it means leaving her home behind, and that the litigation had been an overwhelming experience.
Mugrabi herself was not present during the auction's contentious proceedings. Her other daughter, Mia Rowe, reportedly attempted to secure a certified check to save the home but returned without it, allowing the auction to proceed.