Jen Shah to Be Released Early from Prison Due to Good Behavior

BRYAN, Texas — Jen Shah, a star from the reality show ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,’ is set to be released from federal custody earlier than expected. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has approved her departure date for December 10, after she served two and a half years of her six-and-a-half-year sentence for her role in a telemarketing fraud scheme.

Shah, 52, has been incarcerated at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, since February 2023. Her manager, Chris Giovanni, expressed gratitude for the Bureau’s decision, emphasizing the importance of the early release as it allows Shah to reunite with her family for the holidays. “It’s a gift she doesn’t take for granted,” Giovanni said.

In addition to the emotional benefits of returning home, Giovanni noted that Shah is in a positive mental state. “She’s done a lot of reflecting and real growth during her time away, and is genuinely not the same woman as she was before,” he stated. He added that Shah is focused on building a healthier lifestyle.

Shah was sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which affected thousands of victims, many of whom were elderly. During her sentencing, she expressed remorse: “I want to apologize by saying, I am doing all I can to earn the funds to pay restitution.” Her total restitution is set at $6.5 million.

Since her admission into prison, Shah’s sentence has been reduced several times due to good behavior and participation in prison programs. Her projected release date has moved from November 2026 to December 2025.

It remains unclear where Shah will go upon her release. Under Bureau of Prisons policy, she may go home or be transferred to a halfway house to complete her sentence under supervision. A final decision is expected before her release.

Throughout her incarceration, Shah’s husband, Sharrieff “Coach” Shah, has supported her, celebrating their 31st wedding anniversary with a heartfelt social media post. In the past, she reflected on the challenges faced during her first year in prison, focusing on her faith and personal growth.

As December 10 approaches, excitement builds for Shah’s return home amidst her renewed commitment to her family and life after serving time.