Libbie Mugrabi Loses Hamptons Estate to Auction Chaos, Mom Accuses Her of Fraud

The weekend auction that forced socialite Libbie Mugrabi to sell her Hamptons mansion at the Southampton courthouse has erupted into a public dispute. The sale, which closed last week for $5.864 million—deeply below the $25 million asking price from May—was marred by chaos on the courthouse steps, .

Mugrabi’s mother, Jane Scher, said the proceedings were unfair and that she was left “shaking like a leaf” after the confrontation.

Scher’s account paints a picture of a volatile scene: she told an attorney on the scene that her “client is a d‑k,” and police later confirmed she was “disturbing the process of the auction.” The sheriff claims that cops were called because she was “being disruptive.” Despite these allegations,

Scher insists she was never arrested and only questioned about her side of the story.

The incident left Scher emotionally raw. She told us she felt “abused” and that her dog, Botox, has been suffering from anxiety. Both Scher and her pet were reportedly “shaking like leaves,” with the mother crying hysterically during the confrontation.

## Background & Context

Libbie Mugrabi’s Hamptons property was sold in a court‑ordered auction to satisfy a loan on the home. The sale took place on the courthouse steps in Southampton, where tensions flared as bidders and attendees argued over the auction process.

Scher says the process was unclear and that she tried to stall it so her daughter could retrieve a certified check from the bank, which was required to keep the home.

Scher reports that her daughter Mia Rowe had gone to collect the check but returned without it, leading to the auction proceeding as scheduled.

The buyer who ultimately won the property is described by Scher as “the one gentleman who got the house even though my daughter had already outbid him.” , the auction was restarted as she was obtaining the check, a move she says was done out of respect for her daughter’s right to finish the transaction.

## What People Are Saying

During the confrontation, Scher told police that she was “being very disruptive, loud and boisterous.” She also claimed a potential buyer called her a “lunatic” and repeatedly hurled F‑bombs. Police confirmed that Scher was asked to leave for being “disruptive” and that she complied, but they did not provide a formal report.

Scher’s own statements emphasize her belief in the fairness of the process: “I am saddened by the disinformation about my behavior when I never said any foul language…

I was just questioned about what happened with my side of the story.” She further says she was “abused” and that she was left “shaking like a leaf” and crying hysterically, a claim that underscores the emotional toll of the event.

## What Happens Next

Scher says Mugrabi wants to put this chapter behind her.

She describes her daughter as “ready for a fresh start, even if it means leaving her home behind.” , the litigation was “entirely too much for any human to handle” and she believes Mugrabi fought “right to the end.” No further legal action or settlement has been announced at this time.

The auction concluded with a sale price of $5.864 million, leaving the family facing significant financial loss and a public dispute over the fairness of the proceedings. For Mugrabi, the event marks a forced transition away from her Hamptons home and toward an uncertain future.