RHOSLC’s Jen Shah Released From Prison Early

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Jen Shah is a free woman once again.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I’m still reeling! Jen Shah is finally out of prison! Her publicist just told People magazine that she was released on December 10th. Can you believe it? Less than two years! I’ve been counting down the days, and I seriously can’t wait to see what she does next. I’m so obsessed with her journey!

In February 2023, Shah began serving a six-and-a-half-year sentence at Bryan Federal Prison Camp in Texas after being convicted of wire fraud related to a telemarketing scheme. But her sentence was reduced several times over the last two years, and she ultimately served only 33 months.

The 52-year-old is thrilled to be going back to her husband, Sharrieff Shah, known as “Coach,” and her sons, Sharrieff Jr., 31, and Omar, 22.

Shah’s manager, Chris Giovanni, shared in a statement on November 21st that everyone is thankful for the Bureau of Prisons’ decision, as it will allow Jen to spend the holidays with her family. He said she is deeply appreciative of this opportunity.

Shah is looking forward to proving that she’s a changed woman.

Giovanni shared last month that Jen is doing really well and feeling optimistic. She’s used her time away to do a lot of self-reflection and personal growth, and she’s become a different person. Now, she’s prioritizing her family and working towards a more stable and healthy life. She fully acknowledges her past mistakes and is eager to move forward and show everyone the progress she’s made.

After giving herself up, Shah’s prison sentence has been shortened several times. Most recently, her release date was moved up to November 3, 2026, in January of this year.

I was really surprised, but also a little saddened, to hear about the sentencing. It meant a lot to me, as a long-time fan, to see her take responsibility and express genuine remorse after admitting to the charges – conspiring to commit wire fraud and laundering money. It felt like a step towards making things right, and I hope she learns from this.

Oh my gosh, I just read what Jen’s lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, said, and it broke my heart! She basically said Jen is so sorry for everything, like, truly regrets what happened and feels terrible for anyone she hurt. It sounds like she really believes in the justice system and accepts what’s happening to her – she understands she did wrong. Priya said Jen’s determined to make things right, to pay back her debt to society, and when she gets out, she’s promising to do everything she can to help the people she hurt. I’m just… it’s good to hear her taking responsibility, you know?

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