Real Housewives of New Jersey: Danielle Staub Defamation Trial Features Caroline Manzo, Says Report

NEW YORK (CBS) The drama between "Real Housewives" Caroline Manzo and Danielle Staub spilled from the TV screen into the courtroom after Manzo testified on behalf of Staub's ex-husband, Kevin Maher, according to a report.

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Maher, who filed suit in California against Staub claiming character defamation, called on Manzo to confirm that Staub had told stories about him during the taping of a "Housewives" reunion show, reports RadarOnline.com.

According to the deposition obtained by the gossip site, Manzo, who has openly - and repeatedly! - admitted her dislike for Staub, told the courtroom that Staub did in fact speak about her past and her marriage to Maher.

According to the deposition, on July 22, Manzo said, "[Staub] depicted him as a monster. She depicted him as someone that would beat her daily, as someone that put her in the hospital due to the beatings, I want to say on more than one occasion."

Manzo went on to describe more graphic incidences of abuse which she said Staub claimed were true.

"[Staub] told a story about being raped on broken glass. One incident, she said that she - he shot her dog. And then another incident, she claimed that he hung her dog...and inserted a pistol up her vagina and played like a Russian roulette."

In addition to the torture, Manzo testified that Staub "claimed to be a victim of prostitution due to his demands, that he put her into that world..."

Maher contends that these stories are completely false and have hurt his reputation. RadarOnline.com says that Maher hopes Manzo's testimony will validate his claims, and ultimately clear his name.

According to RadarOnline.com, Staub has filed a motion with the court to dismiss the case. That motion will be heard on September 27.