Since the Real Housewives of New Jersey star plead guilty in response to her 41-count federal indictment, Teresa has promised to keep a low-profile. Today she thanked fans (she has any left?!) on twitter for their support and love.
"Thank you all for your love & support of my family & my kids," Teresa wrote. "You know how much they mean to me. I am keeping them protected & private. xx" Except on Twitter where Teresa has been blowing up her feed with photos of the family!
Kim flat out says that she doesn't feel Juicy and Tre got what they deserved in the plea deal. "I don't think they got what they deserved. I thik they should've gotten more. 39 counts and they're down to what? 4? Now we're remorseful? We better be remorseful cuz we know we're going to jail." Actually it was 41 charges, so only about 1/10 of the charges will stick.
Tom asked Kim if she thinks the Giudices are truly criminals or if they did what they did to keep up with the Joneses? "Both. I definitely think they're criminals. And actually i think they're that way because they don't know any other way. So that's been their way of life for how many years. Now they just got caught. "
This weekTeresa Giudiceand Joe Giudice finally faced the inevitable and pled guilty for their 41 counts of federal fraud charges. Teresa has expressed her shame for what this has done to her daughters and vowed not to speak publicly about the matter again. Until Barbara Walters or Oprah comes a'callin' I'm sure!
Faced with an insurmountable indictment, the Real Housewives of New Jerseystar is subject to a sentence of 21 – 27 months but Judge Esther Salas has the final say in just how long – if any – Teresa will serve in prison. Perhaps Joe may just be headed to the slammer solo! Teresa's attorney explained to People that Teresa has a strategy for convincing the Judge why she should be permitted to remain a free lady.
"Teresa's plan is to explain to the court both how she ended up in this mess to begin with as well as how she has made a life for herself and the girls that will see them through it," her lawyer Henry Klingeman revealed. "We have the right to ask for probation and we are going to."
Teresa and Joe Giudice pled guilty in federal court today to their fraud charges as part of a plea deal with the prosecution. They'll be sentenced on July 8th and the judge will determine how much time they spend in prison, but it looks like both will definitely serve time.
Teresa released a statement to InTouch about the events today and says she won't be speaking further about the case: "Today, I took responsibility for a series of mistakes I made several years ago. I have said throughout that I respect the legal process and thus I intend to address the Court directly at sentencing. I will describe the choices I made, continue to take responsibility for my decisions, and express my remorse to Judge Salas and the public."
Today is the big day! Teresa Giudice andJoe Giudice just arrived at federal court this morning to plead guilty as part of a plea deal with the prosecutors in their federal fraud case.
Until we hear the final verdicts of what happened inside this morning, here are the photos of the Real Housewives of New Jersey stars arriving to court just a bit ago to hold us over. Stay tuned…
Updated Again: The couple pled guilty in front of the judge this morning with a simple "yes, your honor" when asked if this is how they wished to plead. Their sentencing will be on July 8th!
From NewJersey.com: Under the plea agreements Joe "could be sentenced to a minimum of three years but less than four years in prison." and Teresa "would face a term within the range of 21 to 27 months." Teresa's attorney reserved the right to ask the judge for a sentence below the guidelines range based on family circumstances and her minimal role in the fraud. The Judge is not obligated to accept the plea deal's sentencing!
Under their plea agreements, Joe Giudice, 43, could be sentenced to a minimum of three years but less than four years in prison, while Teresa Giudice, 41, would face a term within the range of 21 to 27 months.
Her attorney, Henry E. Klingeman, however, reserved the right to ask the judge for a sentence below the guidelines range based on family circumstances — the couple has four daughters — and her minimal role.
U.S. District Judge Esther Salas set sentencing for July 8. She is not obligated to accept the sentencing parameters agreed upon in the plea deal.
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/Real_Housewives_Teresa_Joe_Giudice_plead_guilty.html#sthash.QR1zOeok.dpuf
Under their plea agreements, Joe Giudice, 43, could be sentenced to a minimum of three years but less than four years in prison, while Teresa Giudice, 41, would face a term within the range of 21 to 27 months.
Her attorney, Henry E. Klingeman, however, reserved the right to ask the judge for a sentence below the guidelines range based on family circumstances — the couple has four daughters — and her minimal role.
U.S. District Judge Esther Salas set sentencing for July 8. She is not obligated to accept the sentencing parameters agreed upon in the plea deal.
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/Real_Housewives_Teresa_Joe_Giudice_plead_guilty.html#sthash.QR1zOeok.dpuf
Rumor has it that Joe and Teresa accepted a plea deal and will appear before the U.S. District Judge Esther Salas on Tuesday to officially change their pleas for various fraud charges (41 counts of fraud and failure to file tax returns) from not guilty to guilty.
Caroline reveals she was planning to leave the show when the spinoff offer came in and she answered an emphatic "No" when asked if she missed her RHONJ castmates. "I knew it was something that I had in mind for a while," she shares with Fashion & Style. "I knew that I have given the show all I could. You know, when you have no more to give its time to go. I made this decision and I'm at peace with it, and I'm cool. I'm happy. I don't miss it."
This week we reported that Kim DePaola is being sued by a jeweler named Constantino Frangopolous. He claims in his lawsuit that Kim ripped off his designs and sold them as her own.
Kim D., who featured her jewelry on episodes of Real Housewives of New Jersey, fired back in true Kim D. fashion with our quote of the day:
“It’s complete bulls**t! I never met this guy before in my life! He is going to find out real soon who the big boys are! I have the most powerful attorney on the planet. I am suing for punitive damages.”
There you have it. Kim isn't playing around. Game on.
