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On Thursday, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice was sentenced to 15 months in jail [1], and her husband, Joe Giudice, was sentenced to 41 months in jail [2]. Teresa and Joe were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud. The couple first filed for bankruptcy in October 2009, and a 39-count indictment followed four years later. They pleaded guilty this past March, with Joe saying he failed to report about $1 million. Ahead of Thursday's sentencing, Joe read a letter [3], saying, "I stand here humiliated before the court and my family and society. I disgraced many people, including my wife and four daughters. I take full responsibility for my actions. I promise to be a better person."