‘RHOSLC’ Star Jen Shah Surrenders To Prison To Begin 78-Month Sentence: “I Must Pay For The Bad Decisions I Made”

Jen Shah is sharing her first messages from behind bars!

Jen Shah revealed the difficult moments with her family before turning herself into Bryan Federal Prison Camp last month for participating in a nationwide telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. Shah, a figure on "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," pled guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her role in the scam, which allegedly began in 2012 and went on until her arrest in March 2021. In January, United States District Judge Sidney H.

Jen Shah is giving her followers a look at her time in prison, where she is serving 6.5 years after being convicted of wire fraud charges.On Thursday, Jen's husband, Sharrieff Shah, took to her official Instagram account to share the first entry from her journal, which will document her time in prison at the Bryan Federal Prison Camp in Texas. Sharrieff — affectionately known as Coach — appeared in a video, almost a month since his wife's surrender, to share why it has taken so long for Jen's followers to hear from her. Coach noted that because all correspondence coming in and out of the federal prison system is screened, it took some time for him to receive Jen's first entry. Coach, who has been married to the reality TV star for 29 years, shared that it was difficult for Jen to capture her experience while inside.

In her own words. Jen Shah has been keeping the world updated on her time behind bars through her online diary since reporting to her 78-month prison sentence.

a March 9 Instagram message, which was posted by her husband Sharrieff Shah.The reality TV star recalled FaceTiming her oldest son, Sharrieff Jr., on her way to prison as he reassured her "it would be okay.""I didn't think I'd make it through the day," she said. "My worst fear and the unimaginable was about to happen — having to say goodbye to my sweet husband and precious baby Omar."From there, the 49-year-old said everything "happened so fast" and she was emotional in saying goodbye to her family, including Sharrieff.

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star Stephanie Hollman is weighing in on what Bravo pays its Housewives, this after Jen Shah's purported per-episode salary came to light.In a TikTok video she posted on Thursday, Hollman offered some insight into how expensive things can get merely being part of the Bravo franchise and at what point one can expect to start making money. It's fascinating insight, considering the subject of  salaries is shrouded in mystery. Hollman also expressed some shock after learning Shah's salary (more on that in a bit).«I will say, season 1 for me, I felt like I was paying to be on the show,» she explained.

A big adjustment. Jen Shah reported to prison in February 2023, turning herself in to the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas.

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Jen Shah is going to be living an extremely regimented life in prison.

In a new interview, Jen Shah shared her final thoughts before she officially reported to her 78 months prison sentence.

Jen Shah has officially reported to prison on Friday, February 17, to begin her 78 months behind bars, Us Weekly can confirm.

Jen Shah reported to a Texas federal prison Friday to begin serving her 6 ½ year sentence for participating in a nationwide telemarketing scheme. "Jennifer Shah has arrived at the Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Bryan, Texas, and is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons," a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Jen Shah has reported to prison to begin her six and a half year sentence.

Jen Shah has reported to prison, ET can confirm. The disgraced star went to Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, to begin serving six and a half years following her fraud case conviction. A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons tells ET Shah is in its custody. The spokesperson added, «For privacy, safety, and security reasons, we do not release information on the conditions of confinement for any inmate or group of inmates.»Shah's case lawyer, Ronald Richards, took to Twitter also said she's «safely in custody at Bryan Federal Prison Camp.

Jen Shah got a lot off her chest just hours before having to report to federal prison, granting an interview to a former convicted felon who now runs a service helping convicts prepare for life in and after prison.In an interview with Justin Paperny, the co-founder of White Collar Service and author of ,  the former  star says she's going into prison with only two things — her Quran and an 18-page release plan, which she said «has 11 different sections that is going to help me stay on track, hold me accountable, and it's something that I'm going to build on while I'm in prison.»Shah, 49, said the release plan was created by Michael Santos, the other White Collar co-founder. Shah also revealed she'll be documenting everything while she's in prison, calling her journal — through a subscription-based website -- a «road map.»«This release plan is not only my road map but it’s what is going to hold me accountable for everything that I told the judge at sentencing,» she explained.

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