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Shah hadmaintained her innocence … until she didnt.
The close friends were both charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Smith was one of the 11 additional defendants who had already pleaded guilty for their part in the conspiracy.
Below, everything we know about her plea, her sentencing, and her fate on Bravo so far.
What exactly did Jen Shah plead guilty to?
Shah was facing two serious federal crimes conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
She is also facing up to 30 years in federal prison.
The charge of money laundering was dropped.
I knew this was wrong.
I knew people were harmed,Shah saidin court at her July 11 hearing.
I am so sorry.
The only thing Jen Shah is guilty of is being Shah-mazing and wire fraud.
Did Jen Shah plead guilty because Stuart Smith was set to testify against her?
You cooperate with them so that get the best sentencing.
According to Shah, she worked with Smith for more than ten years.
They were filmed together on the show discussing their business and about it making money for them.
Shah declined to comment.
Is it surprising that Jen Shah changed her plea last-minute?
It depends whom you ask.
Funding the scheme is enough.
Baker, though, said she was shocked that Shah changed her plea at the last minute.
But the pressure from the Feds leading up to trial can be intense.
What are some of the reasons Shah would change her plea?
Shahs attorney Priya Chaudhry said her client is sorry for her actions.
Ms. Shah is a good woman who crossed a line, Chaudhry said.
She accepts full responsibility for her actions and deeply apologizes to all who have been harmed.
Ms. Shah is also sorry for disappointing her husband, children, family, friends, and supporters.
What has Jen Shah said about her innocence up until now?
As recently as March 2022, Shah continued to maintain her innocence during theRHOSLCreunion specials on Bravo.
Im fighting this, said Shah on the show while crying.
Shahs husband also maintained his wifes innocence on the show.
Are the other Housewives sticking with her?
Jen told me she was innocent and I believe her, Barlow said.
I love Jen, Gay said during the taping.
I dont care if she is guilty or not.
Marks, though, reserved judgment.
Im not the judge and jury, Marks said at the time.
In the US, one has a right to trial and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
When will Jen Shah be sentenced?
Shah will go before U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein to besentenced on January 6, 2023.
