'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Cast Members Could be Called to Testify Against Co-Star Teresa Giudice
New reports reveal that the United States Attorney's Office is floating the possibility of calling some of the Teresa Giudice's on-air co-stars to testify against her and her husband.
Some potential witnesses may include Melissa Gorga, Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita, in addition to producers and executives for Bravo who could also be subpoenaed, a source told Radar Online.
"The women could be called to testify at the trial because they could have firsthand knowledge of Teresa's financial dealings, before and after the show premiered. Prosecutors could also subpoena footage from the New Jersey housewife franchise, along with producers who might also have information," the source revealed.
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The reality couple has been accused of exaggerating income when applying for loans and not disclosing full income amounts when applying for bankruptcy after they appeared on the "Real Housewives" reality show in 2009. Both husband, 43, and wife, 41, face a 39-count indictment according to reports.
In 2009 the couple filed for bankruptcy claiming over $10 million worth of debt. In an interview just after the filing, Teresa Giudice said on "The View" that she and her husband had run into trouble because tenants living in homes rented out by her husband had failed to pay rent in a downturned economy. The indictment includes conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.
In addition, Joe Giudice also faces penalties for failing to file tax returns from 2004-2008, making false claims about employments status and salaries. During that time he is alleged to have earned nearly $1 million.
Court documents obtained and published by RadarOnline.com reveal Joe Giudice admitted to forging a mortgage in 2007 which could have led federal investigators to watch his business dealings closely over the past six years.
