US EditionRHOP's Wendy Osefo Makes Career Move After Arrest for Fraud
Wendy Osefo resigned before fraud charges related to a falsely reported $450,000 burglary at her Maryland home became public, facing seven felony counts, officials said.
- Dr. Wendy Osefo clarified she voluntarily resigned from her Distinguished Visiting Professor role and was not fired, while Wesleyan University confirmed she is no longer an employee and the publicist addressed firing rumors.
- A Maryland grand jury indicted Wendy Osefo, 41, former professor, and Eddie Osefo, 41, on 16 counts including insurance fraud and false statements, and they were taken into custody on October 9, 2025.
- Investigators say the Osefos reported $450,000 in stolen property from April 2–7, 2024, signed statements claiming $2,500 for the building plus the property, and Travelers settled for $25,380 including $4,500 for a replacement band.
- Per court records, Wendy and Eddie Osefo were released Oct. 10 after posting a $50,000 bond; a spokesperson said they are home and grateful, with a tentative hearing set for Nov. 7.
- Carroll County Sheriff James DeWees said deputies found no forced entry and investigators concluded the burglary was fabricated, while Andy Cohen, franchise executive producer, said `I'm really sad about this`.
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'RHOP's Wendy Osefo Claims She Resigned from Wesleyan University Amid Felony Fraud Charges
Real Housewives of Potomac star Dr. Wendy Osefo has responded to reports that she was dropped as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Wesleyan University, saying instead that she left of her own accord. “Contrary to recent media reports, Dr. Wendy Osefo was not terminated from a faculty position at Wesleyan University. She formally submitted her letter of resignation prior to any public announcement made by the university,” her rep’s statement …
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Wendy Osefo Says She ‘Voluntarily’ Resigned from Wesleyan University
Source: Variety / Getty Dr. Wendy Osefo’s career has taken another turn as the reality star and political commentator steps away from her academic position at Wesleyan University. The 41-year-old professor, who was arrested alongside her husband Eddie Osefo last week on multiple fraud charges, has now confirmed she “voluntarily resigned” from the university before the news broke publicly. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning …
RHOP Star Wendy Osefo LOSES University Job After Shocking Arrest
The Real Housewives of Potomac Dr. Wendy Osefo has resigned from her role as Distinguished Visiting Professor at Wesleyan University after facing multiple fraud charges. Recently, social media buzzed with claims that Wendy was fired due to these charges against her and her husband, Eddie Osefo, who are facing 16 counts of fraud. However, her representative clarified the situation, stating that Wendy decided to resign voluntarily before any offic…
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