Jen Shah, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, was accused of running an extensive telemarketing
scheme that targeted seniors. She pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud in dramatic courtroom reversal.
Shah appeared in Manhattan before U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein and entered into an agreement to cooperate
federal prosecutors. She pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud wire fraud.
Shah signed an agreement with federal prosecutors shortly after 10:30 am. This changed her plea to guilty
This changed her plea to guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit fraud wire fraud.
She was willing to forfeit $6.5million and pay restitution of up to $9.5million. She faces a maximum sentence of 14
Shah, 48, stated in court that she "knew it wasn't right, many people were hurt and I'm so sorry."
She confessed that she had "agreed to wire fraud with others" and that she knew it misled victims. More than 10