Jen Shah is set to leave federal custody earlier than expected.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum has been approved for a December 10 release date, marking another reduction to the sentence she began serving in February 2023.
Shah, 52, has spent the past two years at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas. She reported to the minimum-security facility after pleading guilty in July 2022 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
At her January 2023 sentencing, Shah apologized in court, saying, “I am sorry. My actions have hurt innocent people,” and added that she was “doing all I can to earn the funds to pay restitution.” She was ordered to pay $6.5 million.
Her sentence has been reduced several times, with the Bureau of Prisons citing good behavior, participation in available programs, and initial restitution payments.
One year was removed in March 2023, followed by additional reductions in October 2024, January 2025, and August 2025. Before the latest change, Shah’s projected release date was August 30, 2026.
Shah’s manager, Chris Giovanni, told People that the early release means Shah will reunite with her family for the holidays. “Everyone’s very grateful for the BOP’s decision,” he said, calling it “a gift she doesn't take for granted.” Giovanni added that Shah has been focused on personal growth during her incarceration and is “excited to put this chapter behind her.”
The Bureau of Prisons did not confirm whether Shah will return directly home or be transferred to a halfway house, noting that specific release arrangements are not shared for safety and privacy reasons. Under BOP policy, individuals nearing the end of their federal sentence may complete the remainder of their sentence under supervised conditions.
Throughout her incarceration, Shah’s husband — University of Utah football coach Sharrieff “Coach” Shah — has consistently visited. The couple marked their 31st wedding anniversary this past August with a photo shared from one of his visits.
Shah has also continued communicating publicly through letters and social media posts managed on her behalf, reflecting on her first year in custody and crediting faith, therapy, and family support for helping her adjust.