Jenn Shah will be released in 2026 after a third commutation

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In July 2022, Shah pleaded guilty to participating in a nationwide telemarketing scheme aimed at defrauding the elderly and vulnerable.

She was originally sentenced to six and a half years in prison in January 2023, but her sentence was reduced by a year two months later.

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Jen Shah is scheduled for release in 2026

Jen Shah arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, Manhattan, New York. January 6, 2023
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Shah will celebrate Thanksgiving with her family next year after her prison term was reduced for the third time.

According to Page sixthe Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database shows that Shah will be released on November 3, 2026.

The incarcerated reality star is serving time at the Bryan federal prison camp in Texas.

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Jen Shah is arrested

Jen Shah
Instagram | Jen Shah

Jenn Shah was arrested in March 2021 along with one of her assistants, Stuart Smith. The duo was charged with conspiracy to commit telemarketing fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

This was stated by Manhattan prosecutor Audrey Strauss press release after Shah’s arrest, “Jennifer Shah, who portrays herself as a wealthy and successful “reality show” businesswoman, and Stuart Smith, who portrays herself as Shah’s “first assistant,” allegedly created and sold “lead lists” of innocent people to other participants in their scheme of repeated fraud”.

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The statement continued: “In reality, and as alleged, the so-called business opportunities offered to the victims by Shah, Smith and their associates were simply fraudulent schemes motivated by greed to steal the victims’ money. These defendants are now facing prison terms for their alleged crimes.”

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Jenn Shah pleads guilty

Shah and Smith initially pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. However, in July 2022, they pleaded guilty.

The television personality appeared in a New York court to replace his original plea of ​​not guilty with a guilty plea. She took responsibility for fraud and money laundering charges brought against her. She told the judge that she committed “wire fraud by offering services at virtually no cost.” Bravolebrity added“We used interstate phones and email. I knew a lot of buyers were over 55. I’m so sorry.”

This was reported by Shah’s lawyer Priya Chaudhry PEOPLE magazine“Ms Shah is a good woman who crossed the line. She takes full responsibility for her actions and apologizes deeply to anyone affected.”

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Chaudhry added: “Ms Shah is also sorry to have disappointed her husband, children, family, friends and fans. Jen pleaded guilty because she wants to pay her debt to society and put this ordeal behind her and her family.”

Shah was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison

Jen Shah
Instagram | Jen Shah

On January 6, 2023, Shah was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for her involvement in the telemarketing conspiracy. Her husband Sharif and their sons Sharif Jr. and Omar were in the courtroom when the verdict was read.

Shah apologized for her actions and for harming innocent people and promised to do everything possible to “earn the funds to pay restitution.”

This was also reported by her lawyer PEOPLE magazine in a statement: “Jen Shah deeply regrets the mistakes she has made and deeply regrets the people she has hurt. Jen believes in our justice system, understands that anyone who breaks the law will be punished, and takes this sentence for granted.”

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Chaudhry continued, “Jen will pay her debt to society, and when she becomes a free woman again, she vows to pay her debt to the victims of her mistakes.”

Shah’s actions in prison and commutation of sentences

Jen Shah
Instagram | Jen Shah

In March 2023, Jen Shah was sentenced reduced by a yearand its release date is scheduled for August 30, 2028. This was reported by her representative PEOPLE that she “has been doing well and is still committed to healing her victims.”

Shah’s representative also revealed that she has “started compensation payments” and hopes to return home “as soon as possible so she can resume her life with her family and work, putting this chapter of her life behind her.”

The 51-year-old completed an anger management course in June 2023, and her sentence was reduced by eight months in October 2024.



 
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