Actual Housewives of Potomac alum Candiace Dillard Bassett is “floored” by the information of Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie Osefo's arrest.
“I'm shocked. I'm unhappy,” Candiace, 38, mentioned throughout an appearance on FOX 5 DC on Friday, October 10. The previous Bravo star mentioned she was “shaking” after discovering out that the Osefos had been arrested simply earlier than the information broadcast went on the air.
“I'm actually simply getting this information with you all,” she mentioned. “That's my first thought, that $300 and we're arresting a mom and a father, enterprise house owners, entrepreneurs.”
She added, “We don't know what the fees are for however we all know that the Osefos have a really profitable marijuana enterprise. They're offering jobs and alternatives for individuals of shade within the space, within the DMV. My first thought is, ‘Are they being focused, is that this one thing that we must be fascinated about?'”
Us Weekly confirmed on Friday that Wendy and Eddie, each 41, had been arrested and booked in Westminster, Maryland, in the future prior. A grand jury indicted Wendy on costs of insurance coverage fraud, conspiracy insurance coverage fraud and making a false assertion to law enforcement officials, courtroom paperwork revealed.
Throughout Friday's interview, Candiace introduced up fellow RHOP star Karen Huger, who was launched from jail final month after a 2024 DUI arrest.
Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo. Getty Pictures (2)
“Karen simply got here dwelling. Karen paid her debt to society,” Candiace mentioned. “However one may opine, maybe, Karen was made an instance of.”
Candiace mentioned she's “heartbroken” by your entire state of affairs with Wendy.
“We textual content on a regular basis. She by no means let on that something was flawed. I'm shocked, and it simply looks like somebody is out to get the women,” Candiace continued. “How are two ladies from the identical present — the identical present that options African American ladies, within the local weather we're residing in at present, the place individuals are being picked up and snatched off the road for frivolous nonsense. I want to see every thing earlier than I make my ultimate ideas.”
Wendy and Eddie's arrest comes multiple yr after the Carroll County Sheriff's Workplace responded to a reported housebreaking at their dwelling. The couple claimed in April 2024 that they'd gone on a visit to Jamaica and located their dwelling ransacked, reporting that a number of designer purses and items of bijou had been stolen.
Eddie shared statements with two insurance coverage corporations concerning the stolen property on the time. Each Eddie and Wendy each signed statements claiming damages of $2,500 to their dwelling and $450,000 in property.
Following the reported housebreaking, there gave the impression to be discrepancies within the record of lacking objects. Two days after the alleged incident, Eddie up to date the insurance coverage declare to incorporate Wendy's gold diamond anniversary band. They obtained a $25,380 settlement from Vacationers Insurance coverage following the declare.
The second declare, with Jewelers Mutual Insurance coverage, had a listing of lacking objects that included Wendy's gold anniversary band. The Vacationers Insurance coverage settlement was not talked about.
Deputies turned suspicious, reportedly seeing pictures of Wendy sporting the allegedly stolen band in pictures following the obvious April 2024 housebreaking. A search and seizure warrant was executed at Wendy and Eddie's dwelling, discovering that no less than 15 objects they claimed to be stolen throughout the alleged theft had been nonetheless in the home.
The investigation discovered that the Osefos had been “burdened by substantial debt,” per courtroom paperwork obtained by Us.
“Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are again dwelling safely with their household and in good spirits. They're grateful for the outpouring of concern and help from pals, followers, and colleagues,” a consultant for the couple informed Us Weekly on Friday. “The Osefos, alongside their authorized workforce, look ahead to their day in courtroom. Right now, they respectfully ask for privateness as they give attention to their household and the authorized course of forward.”
