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What you need to know about the sentencing of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member Jen Shah
- What did Shah do? In July, she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for running a telemarketing scheme that defrauded elderly people out of thousands of dollars.
- She was sentenced Friday before U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein. The government had requested 10 years in prison while Shah’s lawyers sought a three-year term.
- Since "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" debuted in 2020, Shah has flaunted her wealth on the show by throwing lavish parties and buying expensive clothes.
- It's been a "Shah-mazing" ride: Following her March 2021 arrest, Shah insisted that she was innocent and used as her tagline to Season 2: “The only thing I’m guilty of is being Shah-mazing.” Federal authorities used that line against Shah in sentencing papers, claiming it showed that she was mocking the system.
Shah could see freedom by the autumn of 2028
Fans came from far and wide to get a glimpse of reality TV star's sentencing
Shah 'accepts this sentence as just,' her lawyer says
Shah 'finally faces the consequences' of her crimes, feds say
Shah leaves court, offers no further comment outside
Shah tells court she's Jennifer Shah, not a reality star
Shah has 6 weeks of freedom before she must report to prison
Shah sentenced to 6.5 years in prison
10 years in prison would be 'appropriate' for Shah, prosecutor says
Shah was 'committing crimes day in and day out,' prosecutor says
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star offers prayers for Shah
'Punishment is very personal and real,' Shah's attorney says
There was 'nothing good' about defrauding the elderly, lawyer says
Cold reality of government evidence finally woke up Shah, lawyer says
Defense: We are here for the people who have suffered
Probation report recommends 6-year sentence
The sentencing hearing has started
Courtroom reaches capacity, prompting staff to open another
Family, football and fun in Shah's closing days of freedom
Shah and her family have entered the courtroom
'Housewives' fans out in force ahead of Shah sentencing
Shah an early arrival
Shah could be the second 'Housewives' star to do serious federal time
