Shah changed her plea to guilty on the first count of her criminal indictment, conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing.
Since the Bravolebrity pleaded guilty to count one, conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing, the US attorney agreed to drop count two, conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Stein made sure Shah, 48, understood the change and that she faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and five years of supervised release, but her plea agreement called for only 11 to 14 years behind bars and restitution of up to $9.5 million.Stefan Jeremiah for New York Pos Prior to the one count being dropped, she had faced 50 years in prison and was scheduled to go to trial on July 18.Shah changed her plea one week before her Manhattan trial.The reality TV star, who previously vehemently denied the charges against her, apologized for her actions and admitted wrongdoing in court Monday.
When asked what she did, Shah responded, “Wire fraud, offering services with little to no value. We used interstate telephones and emails. I knew many of the purchasers were over the age of 55. I am so sorry,”
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