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, primarily recognized for her role in The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Beyond her reality TV career, she has authored several New York Times bestselling cookbooks and participated in The Celebrity Apprentice 5. Giudice's public image is largely shaped by her appearances on reality television, showcasing her personal life and involvement in various projects.

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Full Timeline Controversies & Scandals

2004: Joe Giudice Failed to File Tax Returns

In 2004, as part of a larger indictment, Joe Giudice was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2004 through 2008, during which he allegedly earned nearly $1 million.

2004: Joe Giudice Admits to Not Filing Tax Returns

In 2004, as part of his guilty plea, Joe Giudice admitted that during the tax years 2004 through 2008, he received income totaling $996,459 but did not file tax returns for those years.

2008: Joe Giudice Failed to File Tax Returns

In 2008, as part of a larger indictment, Joe Giudice was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2004 through 2008, during which he allegedly earned nearly $1 million.

2008: Joe Giudice Admits to Not Filing Tax Returns

In 2008, as part of his guilty plea, Joe Giudice admitted that during the tax years 2004 through 2008, he received income totaling $996,459 but did not file tax returns for those years.

October 2009: Giudices File for Bankruptcy

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

2009: Giudice Bankruptcy Case

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

2009: Dinner Table Flip on The Real Housewives of New Jersey

In 2009, on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice flipped a dinner table on Danielle Staub after Staub told Giudice to "pay attention".

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January 13, 2010: Joe Giudice DUI Arrest

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

August 22, 2010: Auction of Furniture Postponed

On August 22, 2010, an auction of furniture from Teresa and Joe Giudice's home was initially scheduled but was postponed and later canceled.

July 29, 2013: Indictment on Fraud Charges

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

August 14, 2013: Not Guilty Plea to Financial 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: Date of Tax Case Moved

On October 8, 2013, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas moved the date of the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe Giudice from October 8, 2013 to February 24, 2014.

November 19, 2013: Joe Giudice Trial on Separate State Charges

On November 19, 2013, Joe Giudice stood trial on separate state charges for using his brother's marriage and birth certificates to fraudulently obtain a driver's license in 2010.

February 24, 2014: Date of Tax Case Rescheduled

On February 24, 2014, the date of the tax case involving both Teresa and Joe Giudice was rescheduled from October 8, 2013 by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas.

March 4, 2014: Guilty Pleas to Fraud Charges

On March 4, 2014, Teresa and Joe Giudice entered guilty pleas to 41 counts of fraud following a deal with federal prosecutors.

October 2, 2014: Sentencing in Fraud Case

On October 2, 2014, Teresa Giudice was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, and Joe Giudice was sentenced to 41 months, followed by potential deportation to Italy.

December 2014: $5 Million Lawsuit Against Bankruptcy Lawyer

In December 2014, Teresa Giudice filed a $5 million lawsuit against her bankruptcy lawyer, James Kridel, for failing to meet with her before filing bankruptcy documents.

January 5, 2015: Teresa Giudice Begins 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 Stages of Foreclosure

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

August 18, 2015: Summer Home Foreclosure Auction

On August 18, 2015, the Giudices' summer home in Beach Haven West, New Jersey, was auctioned in a sheriff's sale after foreclosure, but it received no bids and was bought back by the mortgage holder for $100.

November 2015: Primary Residence No Longer in Foreclosure

In November 2015, Giudice's primary residence was no longer in foreclosure.

December 2015: Release 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: Teresa Giudice 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 was originally scheduled for a two-month early release.

March 2016: Joe Giudice Begins Prison Sentence

In March 2016, Joe Giudice, Teresa's 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, and she would pay restitution to the New Jersey state department of treasury and the IRS.

October 2018: Deportation Ruling for Joe Giudice

In October 2018, an immigration court ruled that Joe Giudice, who never obtained U.S. citizenship, was to be deported back to Italy after completing his prison sentence.

March 2019: Joe Giudice Completes Prison Sentence and Transferred

In March 2019, Joe Giudice completed his 41-month sentence at Allenwood Federal Prison and was transferred to a federal facility housing immigration detainees.