Jen Shah, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, was released from federal prison on December 10, 2025 after serving 33 months of a six-and-a-half-year sentence for a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme.

During sentencing she apologized, taking responsibility and expressing deep regret for her actions.

Shah is in community confinement, under home confinement or a halfway house, with the exact location kept private for privacy and safety.

Andy Cohen and Bravo have signaled she is not expected to rejoin RHOSLC at this time, and Cohen has stated he does not envision working with her again.

In August 2024 her sentence was reduced, advancing the timeline, with an additional reduction in late 2025 facilitating an early release.

Her husband Sharrieff Shah and their two sons are central to her life, with public statements about repayment to victims and rebuilding life post-release.

Shah’s former assistant Stuart Smith was involved in the initial arrest, and charges included conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering using shell entities and offshore accounts.

Public online records list her release as having occurred in December 2025, with earlier reports noting a projected August 2026 date but confirming the December milestone.

Her release was publicly confirmed by a representative to People, with her manager noting growth and a focus on family, restitution, and opportunities outside the Bravo universe.

Media outlets had anticipated and reported her release date, and reactions within the Bravo community followed.

Her representative confirmed the release to People, underscoring her intent to build a healthier life and repay victims.

Restitution remains a central condition, and her post-prison career status may depend on accountability and any future reality opportunities.