URGENT UPDATE: Wendy Osefo, star of The Real Housewives of Potomac, has been fired from her position as a professor at Wesleyan University following serious felony fraud charges. The 41-year-old reality television personality was reportedly dismissed after allegations surfaced that she faked a home burglary while on vacation.
Authorities confirm that Osefo, who joined the university in 2024 to teach a sociology course titled “The Sociology of Reality TV: Race, Colorism, and Xenophobia,” is facing a total of 34 felony and misdemeanor charges alongside her husband, Edward Osefo. The couple is accused of falsely claiming that their $1 million home had been ransacked, leading to an investigation by Carroll County police.
Just last week, the couple was indicted after Osefo posted a photo on Instagram wearing a diamond ring that was reported as stolen, prompting police to take action. The official statement from the university confirmed her termination, stating, “Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University.”
“This news was a shock,” said Mariah Wilson, Osefo’s teaching assistant, in a statement to The Wesleyan Argus. “Having taken her class last fall, I didn’t expect it.”
The couple’s legal troubles have escalated, including charges of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and making false statements to the police. The situation is still developing, and many are questioning the implications of these allegations on Osefo’s future career, both in academia and reality television.
As the news continues to unfold, viewers and fans are left wondering how this will impact Osefo’s role on the show and her public image. The Daily Beast has reached out to Osefo’s representative for further comment but has yet to receive a response.
Stay tuned for more updates as this case progresses.