Jen Shah’s claim to fame was being perhaps the most dramatic Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star. The mother of two was well known for her Shahmazing tantrums that often were targeted at her friends, producers, and even her designer. So when she was arrested on the side of the road by Homeland Security in 2021, no one was really that surprised. What came as a shock was that Jen’s lavish lifestyle had all been a lie and was actually funded by a life of crime. During Season 2, Jen was indicted for her role in a long-running telemarketing scheme. Jen was sentenced to six and a half years in prison, but new details hint that she might be set free in a fraction of the time.
Jen Shah’s legal history
Jen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for running a telemarketing scheme that defrauded elderly people out of thousands of dollars. At the time of her hearing, the United States government requested that Jen get ten years behind bars. Consequently, her lawyers had asked for leniency and sought just three years. Until her sentencing, Jen had shown no remorse and maintained her innocence even though she often flaunted her wealth on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. It seemed to viewers that Jen basically couldn’t help herself. Her Season 2 tagline, “The only thing I’m guilty of is being Shah-mazing,” was used against her by the Federal authorities in sentencing papers, claiming it showed proof that she was mocking the system.
The judge handed down a 78-month sentence. Jen’s new home became Bryan Federal Prison Camp. She settled in quickly and also began teaching exercise classes to her fellow inmates, even earning her the nickname “Jen Fonda.” Pictures showed that Jen was still able to wear some jewelry with her khaki uniform, too. It was reported that Jen had started to work as a tutor to other inmates as well.
Stuart Smith was also sentenced
In March 2021, Stuart Smith, Jen’s former assistant, was arrested on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. It was alleged that he had targeted the elderly. He was also arrested on one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. And one count of obstructing an official proceeding. Stuart was looking at a maximum of 70 years in prison and ended up flipping on Jen, in the end pleading guilty to the charges. At his trial, Stuart told the judge via People that “The services sold were of no value and of no real benefit to the customer.”
The Inner City Press shared on X, it was reported that Stuart had been given nine months behind bars. He will report to jail on January 17, 2025. Presiding Judge Sidney H. Stein noted, “I think some prison time is appropriate.” Stuart spoke on his behalf, calling Jen the “devil.” And added, “It feels like those who arrested me freed me from the devil. I did try to get away from her” and “was thankful for the arrest. I got out from under her thumb.” Judge Stein noted, “It seems Mr. Smith was not entirely an independent actor. So, I am going to be lenient. I sentence you to 9 months incarceration.”
Jen Shah is itching to come home
Due to her good behavior, Jen has already had her release date moved forward three times. The former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star’s release date was 2029. The Bureau of Prisons immediately moved her date forward by one year to August 30, 2028. And then changed it by a month to July 2028. Jen’s records now show her going home in December 2027. Jen has been said to be actively mentoring inmates and participating in anger management classes. Each prisoner is allowed up to 54 days of “good conduct time” off each year of their sentence. And Jen has been racking up those days.
Even though she has been on her best behavior, some Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fans feel like she is being let off too easily. If she had been released in 2027, she would have only served a fraction of her sentence. Before long, she will be back in her home, living as if she had never committed a crime. Let’s hope Bravo has the moral decency not to invite her back to the franchise.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs on Wednesdays on Bravo.
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