Jailed RHOSLC star Jen Shah exercises behind bars... at the same prison holding Elizabeth Holmes and now Ghislaine Maxwell
The 51-year-old RHOSLC star - whose prison sentence was reduced once again back in January - spent time outdoors for a run while wearing a pair of gray shorts as well as a matching shirt.
The TV personality slipped into a pair of black Nike sneakers and added a gray visor cap on top of her locks which were pulled back into a low ponytail.
Back in 2023, Jen was initially sentenced to 78 months in prison for 'running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme' which had targeted both elderly and vulnerable individuals.
She had been arrested by the FBI on camera while filming the second season of RHOSLC. While she maintained her innocence at first, the reality star later pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
Jen has been serving time at the minimal security prison camp located in Southern Texas since February 2023.
According to the prison's official website, the facility houses a total of 635 inmates - including Theranos fraudster Elizabeth.
Jen and Elizabeth have been spotted staying active together at the facility, such as in February when they were both working out in the same outdoor area.
During an interview with People in February, Elizabeth had labeled her time at the Texas prison thus far as 'hell.'
She stated, 'It's surreal. People who have never met me believe so strongly about me. They don't understand who I am.
'It forces you to spend a lot of time questioning belief and hoping the truth will prevail. I am walking by faith and, ultimately, the truth. But it's been hell and torture to be here.'
It was reported earlier this week that Ghislaine - who was convicted in 2022 over her role in a scheme to sexual exploit and abuse multiple minor girls with Jeffrey Epstein over the course of a decade - was recently transformed to the female-only prison, per NBC.
She had previously been serving her 20-year sentence at a low-security facility located in Tallahassee, Florida which held both female and male inmates.
Meanwhile, Jen's sentence has been reduced multiple times.
In January of this year, Jen's prison sentence was reduced for a third time to November 2026.
Jen has been serving time at the minimal security prison camp located in Southern Texas since February 2023
At the time, fans offered their thoughts on the star's earlier release date with one penning on X, 'Free Jen Shah means you're upholding the United States Constitution.'
Another wrote, 'The only thing the Justice System can get right,' and one added, 'Oh, so the judges reducing Jen Shah's sentence are REALLY big fans of #RHOSLC.'
But two months later in March, her prison time was slashed once again and she will finish her sentence on September 19, 2026, according to Us Weekly.
Both Jen and her former assistant Stuart Smith were arrested in March 2021 after being accused of fraud in a telemarketing scheme.
Stuart pleaded guilty later that same year but the Real Housewives star claimed that she was innocent throughout 2022.
But she also eventually pleaded guilty and began her prison sentence in February 2023. Jen was ordered to pay $6.5 million in restitution.
At the time of her sentence, the star had also read out an emotional statement and expressed, 'You and the world know me as Jen Shah.
'But reality TV has nothing to do with reality, even my tagline, Shah-mazing - they wrote it. I want to speak about who I am.'
But she also eventually pleaded guilty and began her six-and-a-half-year prison sentence in February 2023. Jen had also been ordered to pay $6.5 million in restitution
At the time of her sentence, the star had also read out an emotional statement and expressed, 'You and the world know me as Jen Shah'
The TV personality alleged that she had 'longstanding untreated mental issues' which resulted in her 'creating her own reality.'
Late last year in December, Jen gave her fans an update as she served her prison sentence in Texas.
Her team shared a message to her website called Dear Jen Shah to share that the star is 'doing very well' and is also focused on working on her 'personal self.'
It was also added that Jen is 'focused on her journey towards positive rehabilitation' and had the chance to hold a conversation with co-star Meredith Marks on the phone.
'Jen has indeed spoken with Meredith Marks (co-star), and the conversation was extremely positive. She loves Meredith and appreciates her friendship and support during this time.'
Her team continued at the time that she has been keeping busy at the facility.
Jen was also seen doing other workouts during her time outdoors over the weekend
'Jen is currently focused on her next holiday beauty showcase within FPC Bryan Prison, and continues to send love to her family, fans, and friends who continuously message her in support.
'She is thankful of everyone who continues to pray and uphold her in a positive light,' the update concluded.
In her most recent update, dated May 30, she said she was 'in great spirits and well' as she shared a photo of her working out.
'The consistent love and admiration from my supporters, my loving family, and my faith keeps me going as I make it through this rehabilitative journey of coming home soon.
'I wanted to share a personal image that I mailed to my team of one of my shahmazing workouts. I remain consistent in my passion for fitness and helping other inmates achieve similar goals. You will see more soon.
'I can only control what I can control.'
Jen gained recognition when she began starring on RHOSLC during the first season which aired in 2020. She appeared on the Bravo series for three seasons before her prison sentence.
The star also tied the knot with Sharrieff Shah in 1994 and the pair share two children Sharrieff Jr. and Omar.
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