Jen Shah Admits She ‘Was Wrong’ In 1st Intv After Prison Release

Jen Shah is taking accountability after being released from federal prison. In her first interview since serving two years and nine months behind bars, the former “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star told People exclusively that she “was wrong.” “I made wrong decisions. I should have done things differently. I should have been more diligent. And I'm deeply remorseful and sorry for my actions and for my part. I take full responsibility,” she said. Shah was arrested in 2021 and pled guilty a year later to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. In 2023, she was sentenced to 78 months in prison. Shah is now serving the remainder of her sentence in home confinement after leaving prison in Dec. 2025. Speaking with People, the reality star went on to claim that a “long and a very complex journey” got her to that point, alleging, “And without re-litigating it, I became involved in the case because I made horrible business decisions and I disregarded huge red flags. I allowed the lines to be blurred between personal friendships and ethical business practices. And in essence, I trusted the wrong people at a very vulnerable time in my life.” Though the 52-year-old admitted responsibility for her involvement, she also claimed to the magazine that she believed the companies she worked with were acting legitimately. She additionally discussed what she was going through personally during a period of time which “clouded" her judgement, as she revealed marriage struggles with husband Sharrieff Shah, as well as grieving multiple deaths in her family. 0:00 - Jen Shah's First Interview After Prison Release 2:10 - The Charges Against Jen Shah » SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKGMZZmZXK-RpbKJGXgH3Q?sub_confirmation=1 » Visit Our Website: http://accessonline.com Get More Access : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accesshollywood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/accesshollywood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accesshollywood/#AccessHollywood "Access Hollywood" is an entertainment news show featuring Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Scott Evans, and co-host Zuri Hall. From exclusive celebrity interviews to breaking news and reality TV drama, we have all the celebrity news you need to know. #AccessHollywood