URGENT UPDATE: Wendy Osefo, star of *Real Housewives of Potomac*, has been dismissed from her position as a professor at Wesleyan University following serious felony fraud charges. The shocking announcement comes just days after Osefo, 41, and her husband, Edward Osefo, were indicted for allegedly faking a home burglary.
Osefo was teaching a sociology course titled “The Sociology of Reality TV: Race, Colorism, and Xenophobia” at the university since 2024. A university spokesperson confirmed her termination in a statement to *The U.S. Sun*, stating, “Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University.” The class will now be led by another professor.
The controversy erupted after Carroll County police arrested the couple last week, revealing they had falsely claimed their $1 million home had been ransacked while they vacationed. Authorities became suspicious when Wendy posted a photo on Instagram wearing a diamond ring that had been reported as stolen.
The Osefos face a total of 34 felony and misdemeanor charges, including conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and making false statements to law enforcement. The severity of these allegations has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about the impact on Osefo’s career.
“It was a shock,” expressed Mariah Wilson, Osefo’s teaching assistant, to *The Wesleyan Argus*. “Having taken her class last fall, I didn’t expect it.” The unexpected turn of events has left both her students and fans reeling as they process this dramatic fallout.
As the story develops, many are left wondering what this means for Osefo’s future on reality television and her academic career. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
The Daily Beast has reached out to Wendy Osefo’s representative for comments regarding the ongoing legal issues and her recent dismissal from Wesleyan University.
