Trial on fraud charges set for ‘Real Housewives’ star Teresa Giudice and her husband

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Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Guidice and her husband, Joe, appeared in federal court this morning, in Newark, N.J., as they were arraigned on a several charges of fraud.


The two, whose lives are featured on BRAVO’s hit TV series, pleaded not guilty to several serious federal charges that could land them in prison for years.


According to reports, “The Giudices are charged with conspiring to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in mortgages and other loans that apparently helped finance a lavish lifestyle, while hiding significant assets and income during a two-year bankruptcy proceeding.”

Joe Guidice is also separately charged with falsely obtaining a license in another state and failing to file taxes from 2004 to 2008 on nearly $1 million of income. If convicted, Joe could be deported as he never became a U.S. citizen after he arrived in the states at the age of 1, with his parents.


U.S. District Judge Esther Salas has set a preliminary trial date of Oct. 8, although due to the nature of the case, it may be extended. Stay tuned. –ruthie hawkins/@ruubabie

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