article_snippet.sent: (CNN)"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star and former child actress " star Kim Richards is accused of kicking a police officer after being arrested Thursday morning.
article_snippet.sent: star Kim Richards was taken into custody by police at the Beverly Hills Hotel on accusations of trespassing, resisting arrest and public intoxication after security personnel complained that " star Kim Richards was bothering hotel guests about 1:30 a.m. 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member's mother dies .
article_snippet.sent: A police representative said " star Kim Richards was asked to leave but refused and then entered a restroom and wouldn't come out.
article_snippet.sent: Hotel security made a "private persons arrest," then police entered a restroom and took " star Kim Richards into custody. "
article_snippet.sent: " star Kim Richards was displaying symptoms of alcohol intoxication including slurred speech and belligerent insolent behavior, cursing at the officers and passively resisted arrest," police said in a statement.
article_snippet.sent: After being transported to the station for booking, " star Kim Richards kicked one of the officers in the leg; however a police officer was not injured."
article_snippet.sent: " star Kim Richards is expected to face misdemeanor charges, according to Lt.
article_snippet.sent: star Kim Richards reportedly entered rehab in 2011 for "serious issues" after what watchers deemed erratic behavior on the reality show, which also features " star Kim Richards sister Kyle Richards.
article_snippet.sent: Bravo, the network that airs the "Real Housewives" franchise, declined to comment on " star Kim Richards arrest.
highlights_snippet.sent: " star Kim Richards was arrested early Thursday morning .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Beverly Hills police say " star Kim Richards wouldn't leave the Beverly Hills Hotel when asked and later struck an officer .