‘RHOSLC’ star Jen Shah granted early prison release, will be reunited with family for holidays
Jen Shah will be home from prison for the holidays.
The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” alum will be released early from the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, on Dec. 10, People reported Friday.
The Bravolebrity, who has been serving time since February 2023, considers the timing a “gift she doesn’t take for granted,” according to her manager, Chris Giovanni.
Jen Shah is going to be released early from prison on Dec. 10. BACKGRID
The reality star’s manager revealed the news to People on Friday, calling it a “gift.” Derek Shook / BACKGRID
“Everyone’s very grateful for the [Federal Bureau of Prisons’] decision, especially because it means Jen will be able to reunite with her family for the holidays,” he told the outlet.
Giovanni went on to call Shah’s mental state “really positive” and “hopeful.”
He gushed, “She’s done a lot of reflecting and real growth during her time away, and is genuinely not the same woman as she was before. Her focus is on her family and building a healthier, more grounded life.”
She will be home with husband Sharrieff Shah and their two sons for the holidays this year. Instagram/@therealjenshah
The Bravolebrity is “very grateful.” Instagram/therealjenshah
Giovanni concluded, “She understands the seriousness of the mistakes she made and is excited to put this chapter behind her so that she can show everyone the woman she’s worked hard to become.”
Shah’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for additional comment.
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, meanwhile, told People, “For privacy, safety, and security reasons, we do not discuss any incarcerated individual’s conditions of confinement or specific release plans.”
Her mental state is “very positive” and “hopeful” at this point. Chris Haston/Bravo via Getty Images
Shah’s current “focus is on her family and building a healthier, more grounded life.” Instagram/@therealjenshah
Shah was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a nationwide telemarketing scheme in March 2021.
The reality star did not have a trial as she pleaded guilty to the first charge in July 2022 — after initially pleading not guilty to both the previous year.
In January 2023, she was sentenced to six and a half years behind bars and ordered to forfeit $6.5 million in assets and pay as much in restitution to victims as well.
The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” alum was arrested in 2021. Gabe Ginsbert/Bravo
She initially pleaded not guilty before reversing her plea in July 2022. GC Images
Her sentence was reduced by one year and eight months, respectively, in March 2023 and October 2024 — and reduced twice more earlier this year in January and August.
Shah’s last projected release date was Aug. 30, 2026.
It remains unclear whether she will go home upon her release or spend time in a halfway house.
In January 2023, Shah was sentenced to six and a half years behind bars. Alec Tabak
She reported to Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, in February 2023 — and is still going strong with her husband. Instagram/therealjenshah
Shah, notably, is still going strong with her husband, Sharrieff Shah, whom she wed in August 1994 and shares adult sons Sharrieff Jr. and Omar.
She wished her partner a happy Valentine’s Day and birthday via Instagram in February, writing, “Even from miles away, my love and gratitude for you are stronger than ever.”
When the duo celebrated their 31st anniversary over the summer, Shah gushed, “You bring so much joy to my life & I am forever thankful for your overwhelming love and support as we approach this next chapter.”
