In March 2021, The real housewives of Salt Lake CityJen Shah was arrested in the middle of filming the show on federal charges of conspiring to commit computer fraud and money laundering. She would have been involved in a nationwide telemarketing program that defrauded vulnerable populations. Some of the co-conspirators in the case, including Stuart Smith, Shah’s longtime aide, have already pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. However, the reality star has asserted her innocence and hopes her upcoming trial next month won’t be further delayed. Prior to these procedures, she had a surprise message for her “detractors” and supporters of her.
The 48-year-old mother of two largely refrained from doing in-person interviews before the trial. Recently, however, she decided to sit down with YouTube. Come on and Adam! for a nearly two-hour account of his personal and legal situation. The host asked how Jen Shah felt about the backlash she received in March for launching an official “Free Jen Shah” merchandise line in light of the serious allegations against her. Shah replied
My response to one of the naysayers, two words: Shah Squad. This is my answer.
Bravo’s ex has made it clear that it was her fans who actually had the idea of the “Free Jen Shah” movement on social media, not herself, after the initial arrest. She got a little excited when she talked about the supportive side of The real housewives of Salt Lake City even the fan base, saying,
My Shah Squad is my army. They are my family there. These are the people who have supported and supported me. They are part of my extended family because they are the ones who give me this positive motivation that lets me know: “We believe in you, you inspire me and you have made a difference in my life. So, I love my Shah Squad and I appreciate it. Not everyone has a model, but I have the best.
In his view, the merchandise (which included phrases like “Not Guilty”, “Shah Squad” and “Shahmazing”) had a far greater meaning than critics perceived. Jen Shah shared that it was emblematic of her innocence and the rule of law. She said,
“Free Jen Shah” is not just me or it means so much more. “Free Jen Shah” is truly free not only for me, but I feel it is an example for anyone who has been wrongly accused of something. … “Release Jen Shah” essentially means you defend the constitution.
Fans will remember Jen Shah’s statement in season two of The real housewives of Salt Lake City who would like to hire Kim Kardashian for her legal team. Kardashian has long advocated for death row inmates, long drug sentences and those wrongfully accused of being released from prison. (And he passed his bar exam to become a full-fledged attorney.) Well, during his interview, Shah said he took Kardashian’s hiring “very seriously” because he respects those efforts, particularly to name of the black community and that she is on the “right side of justice”.
The The real housewives of Salt Lake City The fan favorite fought her cheating case tooth and nail. She tried to have the charges dropped twice, but without success. Additionally, Jen Shah and her legal team also requested RHSLC images should not be used as trial evidence. According to Law 360 on this front, the judge ruled that prosecutors should “steer clear” of the reality series footage, but could use relevant clips such as Shah receiving a search warrant in front of the camera. Speaking on Up and Adam !, Shah reiterated that his continued efforts are aimed at proving his innocence. she said,
For me, that’s the only option for me is to fight, show everyone who was so quick to jump on the winner’s bandwagon and make assumptions, you know what? I’m innocent. You are struggling to reclaim your name and that of your family. I fight for my family.
Jury selection for Jen Shah’s trial will begin on July 18th. She comes back here for more updates on the reality star and her case in the coming weeks, as well as what’s in store for the 2022 TV lineup.
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