Earlier today, Teresa Giudice pleaded guilty to a series of fraud charges. According to various reports, she now faces 21 to 27 months behind bars, while husband Joe Giudice – who also pleaded guilty inside a Newark courthouse – could be in jail for up to 46 months. Not long after arriving at this plea bargain, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star released a statement. “Today, I took responsibility for a series of mistakes I made several years ago,” Giudice said. “I have said throughout that I respect the legal process and thus I intend to address the court directly at sentencing. “I will describe the choices I made, continue to take responsibility for my decisions, and express my remorse to Judge Salas and the public.” Teresa and Joe will be sentenced on an unannounced date. The Giudices, meanwhile, are parents to four daughters: Gia, 13, Gabriella, 11, Milania, 9, and Audriana, 5. “I am heartbroken that this is affecting my family — especially my four young daughters, who mean more to me than anything in the world,” Teresa added. “Beyond this, I do not intend to speak specifically about the case outside of court, at the recommendation of my attorney and out of deference to the government and our legal system.” But Teresa is attuned to the outside world, despite her personal woes. Prior to heading to court on Tuesday, Teresa Tweeted her congratulations to Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes, who is part of the Dancing With the Stars Season 18 cast . “Congrats @NeNeLeakes on DWTS!” Giudice wrote. “Can’t wait to watch you. Xx.” Ummm… do they get ABC in prison? Someone might wanna check on that for Teresa. 13 Classic Teresa Giudice Moments Open Slideshow 1. Teresa Giudice: Table Flipping And now for the classic. Teresa’s face is priceless as she famously flips the table. Bravo. Bravo. View As List 1. Teresa Giudice: Table Flipping And now for the classic. Teresa’s face is priceless as she famously flips the table. Bravo. Bravo. 2. PROSTITUTION WHORE! Teresa vs. Danielle Staub. Simply the best. 3. Teresa Giudice: Mid Fight Teresa’s got her fighting face on. She’s been around the Housewife feud block a few times… 4. Teresa Giudice: Talk to the Hand Oh, please. Teresa wants you to talk to the hand. 5. Teresa Giudice: Arguing on the Beach Teresa argues on the beach wearing a giant sun hat. 6. Teresa Giudice: Telling It Like It Is We love you, Teresa. Especially these wacky expressions of yours. 7. Teresa Guidice: I Mean It! Teresa claims she is a lady of her word. Even if her castmates don’t always believe a word she’s sayin. 8. Teresa Giudice: Skeptical Teresa smells something fishy. Don’t mess with this feisty Housewife. 9. Teresa Giudice: Shocked Teresa just can’t believe what you’re saying right now. Don’t even go there. 10. Teresa Giudice: Confused Something’s not sitting right with Ms. Teresa Giudice. 11. Teresa Giudice: Bikini Babe Teresa is proud of her bikini body. Take a look at that grin as she flaunts what she’s got. 12. Teresa Giudice: Silly Smirk Teresa can be a goofball, too. Check out the smirk as she jokes around with her daughter, Gia. 13. Teresa Giudice: Labor Pains Teresa even filmed the birth of one of her daughters. Reality, indeed!
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Teresa Giudice Takes Responsibility for Mistakes, Is "Heartbroken" for Daughters
