RHOM star’s son, Lorenzo Schiavello, appeals jail sentence for harassing former partner after she rejected him

The son of Real Housewives of Melbourne star Lydia Schiavello, who is facing a month behind bars for sending disturbing messages to a former lover, has appealed his sentence.

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Lydia Schiavello with son Lorenzo appeals sentence over abusive texts. Picture: Supplied

The son of Real Housewives of Melbourne star Lydia Schiavello who was sentenced to a month behind bars for stalking his ex has won an appeal to have his sentence stayed.

Lorenzo Schiavello, 29, fronted the County Court on August 1, appealing the 28 day sentence he received in April, as he continues to receive ongoing mental health and behavioural change treatment.

The court heard Schiavello had spiralled after being rejected by a former lover, who he then bombarded with abusive and nasty messages over a month-long period.

Returning to court on Thursday after being on appeal bail, he was supported by his mother, famed reality star Lydia Schiavello, his stepfather, brother and new fiance, and successfully had the month-long sentence stayed.

The court heard the self-employed painter had been undertaking significant mental health treatment and undergoing a behavioural change program since his last court appearance in April.

Schiavello had his sentence stayed on Thursday, supported in court by his mother, stepfather, brother and fiance. Picture: Supplied

Schiavello’s lawyer Phillip Dunn KC argued that due to the time passed since the offending and his good behaviour over that period, his client had “turned his life around”.

“Twenty months have passed, he has apologised and has been sober from substances and alcohol since January last year,” Mr Dunn said.

“He is very committed to receiving ongoing mental health treatment to address the deep-seated issues he has.”

Mr Dunn told the court in a reference submitted by Schiavello’s stepfather, that his family had also seen a significant, positive change in him since the offending.

Judge Duncan Allen ordered Schiavello to continue seeking psychological treatment and engaging with the behavioural change program.

“I want evidence of the treatment and a report from the behavioural change program once he’s completed it,” Justice Allen said.

“I’m not locking this in, but if all of that happens, I’ll leave open the option of an adjourned undertaking with a significant fine and conviction.”

Schiavello will return to court on November 19 for the outcome of his appeal.