Major Controversies Surrounding Teresa Giudice: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Teresa Giudice.

Teresa Giudice is an American television personality, prominently known for her role in 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Beyond the reality show, she has authored several New York Times bestselling cookbooks. She also participated in Donald Trump's 'The Celebrity Apprentice 5' in 2012, further expanding her public profile.

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Full Timeline Controversies & Scandals

October 2009: Giudices Filed for Bankruptcy

In October 2009, Teresa and Joe Giudice filed for bankruptcy.

2009: Dinner Table Flip

In 2009, Teresa Giudice flipped a dinner table on Danielle Staub on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

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January 13, 2010: Joe Giudice's DUI Arrest

On January 13, 2010, Joe Giudice's driver's license had been suspended following a DUI arrest.

July 29, 2013: Charged with Financial Fraud

On July 29, 2013, Teresa and Joe Giudice were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and bankruptcy fraud, among other charges, in a 39-count indictment.

August 14, 2013: Pleaded Not Guilty to Fraud Charges

On August 14, 2013, Teresa and Joe Giudice pleaded not guilty to financial fraud charges in federal court in Newark, New Jersey.

October 8, 2013: Tax Case Date Moved

On October 8, 2013, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas moved the tax case date.

November 19, 2013: Joe Giudice's Trial for Driver's License Fraud

On November 19, 2013, Joe Giudice stood trial on state charges for fraudulently obtaining a driver's license in 2010 using his brother's documents.

February 24, 2014: New Tax Case Date

On February 24, 2014, the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe was scheduled.

March 4, 2014: Guilty Pleas to Fraud Charges

On March 4, 2014, Teresa and Joe Giudice entered guilty pleas to 41 counts of fraud.

October 2, 2014: Sentenced to Prison

On October 2, 2014, Teresa Giudice was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison and Joe Giudice was sentenced to 41 months.

December 2014: Filed Lawsuit Against Bankruptcy Lawyer

In December 2014, Teresa Giudice filed a $5 million lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer, James Kridel.

January 5, 2015: Began Prison Sentence

On January 5, 2015, Teresa Giudice began her 15-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.

July 2015: Primary Residence in Preliminary Foreclosure

In July 2015, Teresa Giudice's primary residence in Towaco, New Jersey was in the preliminary stages of foreclosure.

August 18, 2015: Summer Home Auctioned

On August 18, 2015, Teresa and Joe Giudice's summer home in Beach Haven West was auctioned in a sheriff's sale and bought back by their mortgage holder for $100 after receiving no bids.

December 2015: Released from Prison

In December 2015, Teresa Giudice was released from prison after serving 11 months of a 15-month sentence for fraud.

December 23, 2015: Released from Prison

On December 23, 2015, Teresa Giudice was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.

February 16, 2016: Scheduled Early Release

On February 16, 2016, Teresa Giudice had been scheduled for a two-month early release from prison.

March 2016: Joe Giudice Began Prison Sentence

In March 2016, Joe Giudice, Teresa's ex-husband, began his 41-month prison sentence.

March 2017: Lawsuit Moving Forward

In March 2017, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer was moving forward.

June 2018: Bankruptcy Case Dismissed

In June 2018, it was announced that Teresa Giudice's bankruptcy case from 2009 had been dismissed, with her required to pay restitution to the New Jersey state department of treasury and the IRS.