'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Stars Teresa Giudice, Joe Giudice Each Released on $500,000 Bail Bonds; Court Documents Reveal Reality Star Is Not a Legal U.S. Citizen
After being charged in a 39-count indictment with conspiracy to commit fraud, Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice arrived hand-in-hand as they appeared in court on Tuesday morning.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars appeared before Judge Cathy Waldor at the United States District Court in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday, July 30.
The Giudices were each released on $500,000 unsecured bail bonds. They must surrender their passports and they are not allowed to leave New York or New Jersey until their next hearing, which is scheduled for Aug. 14.
During the hearing, it was also revealed that Joe, who was born in Italy, is not a legal U.S. citizen.
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On Monday, the Bravo reality stars were charged in a 39-count indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud. If convicted, the Giudices -- parents to daughters Gia, 12, Gabriella, 10, Milania, 7, and Audriana, 3 -- face more than 50 years in prison.
Teresa's attorney, Henry Klingeman, told Us Weekly, "Teresa will plead 'not guilty.' The judicial process that begins today with an indictment is a search for the truth. As it moves forward, we look forward to vindicating her."
That same day, Teresa issued a statement. "Today is a most difficult day for our family. I support Joe and, as a wonderful husband and father, I know he wants only the best for our lovely daughters and me. I am committed to my family and intend to maintain our lives in the best way possible, which includes continuing my career. As a result, I am hopeful that we will resolve this matter with the government as quickly as possible."
