Jen Shah, a "Real Housewives" star who admitted guilt in a fraud prosecution, said, "I knew this was wrong."
She could spend more than ten years in prison for the fraud conspiracy charge, to which she initially entered a not guilty plea in April 2021.
"Ms. Shah is a decent woman who erred. She really regrets hurting anyone and accepts full responsibility for her conduct "Priya Chaudhry, her attorney, said
"In addition, Ms. Shah apologises for failing her husband, kids, relatives, friends, and supporters. Jen entered a guilty plea because she wanted to pay her responsibility to society and move on for her and her family from this experience."
She testified before the bench that she took part in a large telemarketing scam for nearly ten years starting in 2012, which the prosecution claims defrauded thousands of people across the country, including some over the age of 55.
Shah apologised to Judge Sidney H. Stein, saying, "I knew this was wrong, that many people were affected, and I'm really sorry."
The sentencing date is November 28. Shah was still free on bail as she left the courthouse and made her short walk to a waiting car, but she stayed silent the entire time.
Shah apologised to Judge Sidney H. Stein, saying, "I knew this was wrong, that many people were affected, and I'm really sorry."
Shah was referred to as a "major participant in a nationwide conspiracy that targeted elderly, vulnerable victims" by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams in a statement following the hearing.
Shah consented to a $6.5 million forfeiture and a $9.5 million restitution payment as part of her plea deal.