Joe and Teresa Giudice, Parents To 4 Daughters Sentenced To Jail For Fraud

Reality star couple of The Real Housewives of New Jersey have been sentenced to jail for fraud and tax evasion. Joe and Teresa Giudice who pleaded guilty to 41 counts of fraud charges are worried about their four daughters welfare while they both serve jail term together.

According to the Daily Mail UK;

On Wednesday TMZ reported the Real Housewives Of New Jersey stars will ask a judge to stagger their prison sentences so that one parent can take care of their children while the other serves their time behind bars.

On Tuesday the couple pleaded guilty to several charges including bankruptcy fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, and failing to pay taxes.

One of the couple’s attorneys, Miles Feinstein, told TMZ he’s ‘confident’ the judge will grant the reality stars’ request. Their sentencing date is scheduled for July 8. Under federal guidelines, Joe faces a potential sentence of 37 to 46 months and Teresa could get 21 to 27 months.

Also on Wednesday, RadarOnline reported Teresa will ask if she can serve her time under house arrest.

‘Before Teresa is formally sentenced by the judge, she will meet with the United States Probation Department and a report will be prepared. The report will outline recommendations for sentencing for the judge to consider and one of those items will include if house arrest is suitable for Teresa,’ a source told the site.

If she does get to serve her time in the family’s sprawling mansion, prosecutors will fight to band her Bravo reality show cameras from filming there, according to the site.

The couple arrived hand-in-hand on Tuesday and did not talk to reporters assembled outside. They were asked by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas if they admitted their guilt, to which both replied: ‘Yes, your honor,’ according to NJ.com.

Their lawyer, Henry Klingeman, read a statement on Teresa’s behalf after they left the courtroom.

‘Today, I took responsibility for a series of mistakes I made several years ago,’ she said. ‘I am heartbroken that this is affecting my family — especially my four young daughters, who mean more to me than anything in the world.’

The plea deal comes after they pleaded not guilty last year to dozens of charges including bank fraud, wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud.

They were accused of exaggerating income while applying for loans before their Bravo reality show debuted in 2009, then hiding their fortunes in a bankruptcy filing after the first season aired.

They are also accused of submitting fraudulent mortgage and loan applications and fabricating tax returns and W-2 forms.

Joe allegedly failed to file federal tax returns for several years beginning in 2004.

Earlier this week it was reported the couple had struck a plea deal with the US Attorney’s Office over the 41 counts of fraud.