The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City just got a little realer for one cast member. Jen Shah was just sentenced to 6.5 years, or 78 months, in prison for wire fraud.
“Jen Shah’s role on the ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,’ which I guess is why the courtroom is so full today, is just that, a role,” Judge Stein decried.
“People should not confuse the character she plays on an entertainment show to the person before me.”
Judge Stein also noted several times that Shah was a “leader” of her conspiracy, which was likely a factor that was considered when deciding the length of her sentence.
I just will never understand why you choose to go on a tv show, in the spot light, when you know you’re up to shady dealings.