Teresa Giudice News: 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Star Thinks She'll Avoid Prison Time [VIDEO]
Teresa Giudice is reportedly telling friends she will avoid prison time.
Teresa Giudice Doesn't Think She'll Do Time For Fraud Crimes
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star will appear in court on Sept. 23, along with her husband Joe, to receive their sentence for fraud and tax evasion.
"Teresa has been telling friends she doesn't think there is any way the judge will send her to prison because she is a mother of four girls," a source told Radar Online on Aug. 26. "[She] is planning on saying she just went along with whatever her husband Joe gave her to sign, and never paid attention to the details."
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The potential sentencing could be heavy. Joe is facing 47 months behind bars, while Teresa could receive up to 44 months.
"Lawyers for the couple will ask for leniency and probation for both, with no jail time," the source continued. "Teresa is very positive that the United States Justice Department won't recommend that she go to jail either. She is very eager to review what prosecutors are saying for. Of course, the judge will have the final say."
Just in case she does make a brief prison stint, Teresa has been cashing in on promotional appearances. On Wednesday, Sept. 3 she made an appearance at The Godfather, a New Jersey Restaurant, to sign bottles of her sparkling wine, Fabellini, Radar Online reported.
"The eatery will be having Fabellini drink specials all night, and Teresa will be getting a percentage of those sales as well. She is desperately trying to make sure she can make as much money as possible, before the potential prison sentence she is facing," a source told Radar Online on Sept. 3.
The reality star reportedly refused to discuss her potential sentencing.
"These promotional paid appearances are a nice diversion for her," the source said.