Jen Shah’s First Photos After Being Sentenced To Jail For Fraud

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY -- Season:3 -- Pictured: Jen Shah -- (Photo by: Chris Haston/Bravo) — Image Credit: Mayer / MEGA

Jen Shah was seen leaving courtroom after she was sentenced to 6 and a half years in jail (78 months) for her involvement in a telemarketing scheme on Friday, January 6. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, 49, linked arms along with her husband Sharrieff Shah, 51, as they left the New York City federal courthouse, after receiving her sentence.

Jen Shah leaves the federal courthouse, following the trial. (Mayer / MEGA)

United States District Judge Sidney H. Stein sentenced Jen on Friday. Both her husband and two youngsters Sharieff Jr. and Omar have been current in courtroom. Jen had pled responsible to at least one depend of conspiracy to commit wire fraud throughout her trial in July, regardless of initially pleading not responsible in March 2021. She should report back to a federal facility by February 17, per NBC News. She was additionally sentenced to 5 years of supervised launch and “to forfeit $6,500,000, 30 luxury items, and 78 counterfeit luxury items, and to pay $6,645,251 in restitution,” in accordance with a press launch from the Justice Department.

Jen reportedly apologized for her half within the scheme, and took accountability whereas addressing the courtroom. “Reality TV has nothing to do with reality,” she stated within the listening to, in accordance with The Los Angeles Times. “I am deeply sorry for what I’ve done. My actions have hurt innocent people.”

As Jen left courtroom, she gave the impression to be wanting downward, as she wore an all-beige outfit. She sported a peacoat over an identical outfit, as she held a clutch and accessorized with sun shades. She additionally wore leopard print sneakers. Her husband wore a black go well with and undershirt and a blue tie.

Jen was arrested for fraud in March 2021. (Mayer / MEGA)

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams additionally spoke about how Jen’s sentencing sends a message to those that might strive comparable schemes within the Justice Dept. press launch. “With today’s sentence, Jennifer Shah finally faces the consequences of the many years she spent targeting vulnerable, elderly victims,” he stated. “This conviction and sentence demonstrate once again that we will continue to vigorously protect victims of financial fraud and hold accountable those who engage in fraudulent schemes.”