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Post by scissorsister7 on Oct 2, 2014 19:17:55 GMT
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gloryjoy
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Post by gloryjoy on Oct 2, 2014 20:06:35 GMT
I just read that. I wonder though if he will do the entire 3.5 years or if he'll end up getting out early.
I do feel bad for their children.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Oct 2, 2014 20:10:25 GMT
I'm curious what his wife will get and I'd they will be back to back so their kids have a parent at home. I feel bad for their kids.
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Post by loco coco on Oct 2, 2014 20:14:45 GMT
me too. Looks like we are still waiting on what Teresa gets? From what I read the judge says IF she serves time, she will serve first so Joe can take care of the kids.
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Post by scissorsister7 on Oct 2, 2014 20:34:11 GMT
I just read that. I wonder though if he will do the entire 3.5 years or if he'll end up getting out early. I do feel bad for their children. I thought I heard one time if you get sentenced to federal prison you don't get out early for good behavior or whatever. Not sure if that is true or not though.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 2, 2014 20:52:02 GMT
I don't watch the show, but saw the news about a RHONJ star being sentenced. The story indicated he, as an Italian citizen (who mistakenly thought he was American), may be deported after serving his time & paying the $414K retribution. Also, his wife has not yet been sentenced. If she receives probation, his time starts immediately; however, if she receives prison time, she serves first while he stays home with their young children. When both parents are found guilty & sentenced to prison, do federal judges typically stagger prison time in consideration of family situations/children's ages?
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Post by Zee on Oct 2, 2014 20:58:41 GMT
I would hate to see her given prison time. Let's face it, she's not the sharpest tool in the shed and I fully believe that she had no idea because she didn't pay much attention to that stuff. Not saying that's right, but I'm sure he said "sign here" on some of that loan paperwork and she did, trusting him and not really caring about the details. And she's out selling her cookbooks and wine so let's not cut off her only means of paying these debts back. I get that he has to be punished but there are so many violent criminals out there, it seems a shame he has to be locked up. All very unhappy news for them and their girls 
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Oct 2, 2014 21:10:29 GMT
I would hate to see her given prison time. Let's face it, she's not the sharpest tool in the shed and I fully believe that she had no idea because she didn't pay much attention to that stuff. Not saying that's right, but I'm sure he said "sign here" on some of that loan paperwork and she did, trusting him and not really caring about the details. And she's out selling her cookbooks and wine so let's not cut off her only means of paying these debts back. I get that he has to be punished but there are so many violent criminals out there, it seems a shame he has to be locked up. All very unhappy news for them and their girls  This is kinda how I feel as well...what they did was wrong but it's true plenty of people get away with more violent crimes (Texas rich kid got off for drinking and driving resulting in death of others...that's something that comes to mind) however at the same time I do think they should be punished...I'm torn lol
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Post by marysue63 on Oct 2, 2014 21:11:17 GMT
Just read that Theresa was sentenced to 15 months.
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Post by christine58 on Oct 2, 2014 21:14:14 GMT
I don't watch the show, but saw the news about a RHONJ star being sentenced. The story indicated he, as an Italian citizen (who mistakenly thought he was American), may be deported after serving his time & paying the $414K retribution. Also, his wife has not yet been sentenced. If she receives probation, his time starts immediately; however, if she receives prison time, she serves first while he stays home with their young children. When both parents are found guilty & sentenced to prison, do federal judges typically stagger prison time in consideration of family situations/children's ages? Yes I believe they do stagger times when kids are involved..however there are others who could care for them. Their middle girl is already out of control, cannot even imagine what her behavior is going to be now. Guess Joe and Teresa didn't think about that when they lied
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Post by scissorsister7 on Oct 2, 2014 21:40:29 GMT
Here's the article about Teresa's sentencing. It says she will start serving her sentence on Jan. 5th and Joe will go after her. It is a sad situation for the kids involved. However, I do think there is some punishment warranted for their wrongdoings.
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Post by Pahina722 on Oct 2, 2014 21:45:37 GMT
The link says that Theresa is getting 15 months and will serve her sentence first.
I do feel sorry for the kids, not because their parents are going to jail, but because Theresa and Joe (who have gone over and above in trying to live up to the negative stereotypes of crooked NJ and Italian Americans) are their parents at all. Seriously, with those two losers as "role models," what hope do those girls have?
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Post by PEAcan pie on Oct 2, 2014 21:49:41 GMT
Do not think Teresa was innocent. They also spent a lot of money in the last few months and did not disclose on cars, furniture etc. Per Joe it was because he is an alcoholic and depressed his Father just passed. Teresa was sentenced to 15 months. Yes, I feel badly for the children. However, they are CRIMINALS and they should suffer the consequences. They lived an extravagant life, they did not swindle to pay for medical bills or to have a roof over their head. They wanted a life that only most people can dream of. Now they have to pay up.
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Oct 2, 2014 22:06:49 GMT
If you don't want to do the time, don't do the crime. How can Theresa be a successful business woman on the one hand and a dumb bell when it comes to signing her name to business contracts and mortgages?
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Post by ceepea on Oct 2, 2014 22:13:56 GMT
I think they are lucky she gets to wait until January and their sentences will be staggered. He wont serve anytime until 2016.
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Post by Zee on Oct 2, 2014 22:26:31 GMT
If you don't want to do the time, don't do the crime. How can Theresa be a successful business woman on the one hand and a dumb bell when it comes to signing her name to business contracts and mortgages? By having financial advisors help her make business decisions. You think she already knew how to run a business? I highly, highly doubt it. I think she never thought about it at all. Now, she has to, and while I know they have to pay up, I'm not taking any glee in it (unlike some, who seem to live for bad things to happen to these Housewives).
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Post by myshelly on Oct 2, 2014 22:28:47 GMT
Up to this point I have been somewhat sympathetic toward her.
But for them to lie all on the forms they were supposed to submit to the court for sentencing after pleading guilty to lying about all the other things?
No. The judge showed amazing leniency. They're lucky the judge didn't just completely lose her shit and throw the book at the both of them.
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Post by monicad on Oct 2, 2014 23:50:26 GMT
I agree with everyone...they're criminals and it's time for them to "go away." I feel bad for the girls, but maybe whoever cares for them can turn Milania around (let's hope).
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Post by brina on Oct 3, 2014 0:05:12 GMT
The only part I am disappointed about is that she doesn't go in immediately. How nice to schedule it so that you can spend Christmas with your family. What a pair of lowlifes.
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Post by Anna*Banana on Oct 3, 2014 0:15:07 GMT
I wonder if he'll take off to Italy at some point. Does Italy have extradition? Off to check...
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Post by jamieson on Oct 3, 2014 0:33:03 GMT
I wonder if he'll take off to Italy at some point. Does Italy have extradition? Off to check... I thought I heard that he may be deported at some point.
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Post by annabella on Oct 3, 2014 0:49:36 GMT
They both knew what they were doing. They're lucky they both got short sentences. Her one year will go by so fast. Her kids are young, this may not even scar them. The real question is how will they support themselves now?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2014 1:08:42 GMT
They both knew what they were doing. They're lucky they both got short sentences. Her one year will go by so fast. Her kids are young, this may not even scar them. The real question is how will they support themselves now? Oh annabella this one takes the cake. Their lives are about to be turned upside down for years. They will be scarred without question.
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Post by christaw on Oct 3, 2014 1:15:42 GMT
They both knew what they were doing. They're lucky they both got short sentences. Her one year will go by so fast. Her kids are young, this may not even scar them. The real question is how will they support themselves now? 
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Oct 3, 2014 1:30:55 GMT
I just saw this news. I have to say that I am really surprised that Teresa got any time but fully expected Joe to. I think she was a ditz to some extent by signing whatever Joe put in front of her but I don't think she is fully innocent in it either. At some point she had to know he was up to no good and went along with it anyway. Like someone already said, "If you can't do the time, then don't do the crime"
I do feel sorry for the girls but at least the judge staggered the sentences so one parent could be with the kids at all times. AND I think it was more than nice that the judge is letting the Teresa spend the holidays with the kids before being locked up. Wonder what they are going to get the girls for Christmas.
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Post by Zee on Oct 3, 2014 1:33:42 GMT
I hope she's binge-watching Orange Is The New Black. She's going to be a target, I fear. People seem pretty gleeful that she got time. 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2014 1:45:32 GMT
What little I know of the situation and the little exposure I've had to either one, she plays the ditz well. The show's producers edit the show to shine a light on her ditzy-ness. I don't believe for one second she's as ditzy as she'd like others to believe.
They made bad choices and decisions. Now the time for dealing with the consequences of those actions is here. They should be thanking their lucky stars that their "fame" is likely the reason for the extreme latitude the judge is given them in their sentencing and how/when the sentences are to be served. I'd be curious to know what sentences that judge has given to other non-famous individuals in similar circumstances.
I hope and pray they learn from their mistakes and move forward in a way that will have only positive impact for their children. They are the true casualties here.
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Post by shevy on Oct 3, 2014 4:00:12 GMT
There's generally a delayed report date for federal sentences. Unless it's an extreamly long sentence or there is a flight risk.
They got what they deserve. I hope it takes them out of the spotlight/off the show so they can parent and be normal.
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Post by fkawitchypea on Oct 3, 2014 10:53:29 GMT
I'd be curious as well, because I'm not so sure that prison time would even have been given to her if it wasn't so high profile. Him, definitely. Not to say it wasn't deserved, but I think they judge is trying not to look like a fool.
Also, I have heard of staggered sentences for married couples with children. These types of white collar crime happen all the time and you rarely hear about them. These aren't criminals who are violent and a danger to society, so it is entirely reasonable that they allow the staggered sentences. The government delays sentences for all types of reasons.
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Post by rainangel on Oct 3, 2014 11:45:49 GMT
I don't watch RHONJ, but I have seen a few episodes here and there. I'm just curious if they are still part of the show? Or did they stop being part of it after they got arrested? I think it would have been interesting to see how they dealt with all of this, but I'm sure they're not putting this side of themselves on TV, are they?
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