"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jennifer Shah pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges in an arraignment hearing held in the Southern District of New York on Friday. Also named in the alleged scheme is Stuart Smith, 43, who has appeared on the popular Bravo reality series alongside Shah as her "first assistant." Shah on Friday pleaded not guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. 'REAL HOUSEWIVES' STAR JEN SHAH SAID HER ASSISTANT 'WOULD LITERALLY DO ANYTHING' AHEAD OF ARRESTSmith also pleaded not guilty. Shah's second count of conspiracy to commit money laundering carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Source: Fox News April 02, 2021 17:03 UTC