RHONJ Joe Giudice In Big Trouble! Find Out How Many Years Reality Star Spends In Jail And How Much Money He And Teresa Must Pay Back To Government
RHONJ star Joe Giudice is in big trouble! Joe Giudice has recieved 41 months in in federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, whom was disgusted with the couple and horrified at the lack of financial information they gave the courts. The sentencing took place in in Newark yesterday. Also Joe, who is an Italian citizen, could be deported after his long prison term, causing the family even more turmoil. Teresa was given 15 months in jail and her term begins on January 5th.
Joe will stay with the children until Teresa gets released and then starts his term.It may be years before the entire family can spend a day under the same roof. Before Joe Giudice was sentenced, the Real Housewives of New Jersey husband read a note to the judge admitting his shame. Joe said, "I stand here humiliated before the court and my family and society," he said. "I disgraced many people, including my wife and four daughters. I take full responsibility for my actions. I promise to be a better person."
Teresa begged the court for no jail time because of her children, but Tre got the book thrown at her. The RHONJ couple pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud, stealing over $4 million from hard working taxpayers. The judge was furious with Joe and Teresa. She said there was "inconsistencies and omissions" in the financial disclosure forms filed by the couple and the inconsistencies make it "hard for her me be lenient.
They had an obligation to be transparent and candid and open with the court and I don't think I got that," Judge Salas said. "I want to understand the disconnect," she scolded.
The judge said that the duo must pay $414,588.90 in restitution fees, with Joe Giudice facing $7,500 to $75,000 in fines, and Teresa looking at fines of $5,000 to $50,000. As for the children, Teresa said that if both her adn Joe recieve time in prison, the kids would have to be split up. That stinks, but do the crime, pay the time.
Doesn't it feel like Christmas morning? Sometimes judgment is served.
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