Life isn’t all diamonds – money and fame don’t shield the many ‘Real Housewives’ facing criminal charges

While wealth and power can go a long way in fighting a criminal conviction, sometimes these factors fall short.

By: C. Clare Strange, Drexel University, The Conversation

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Published: February 2, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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By C. Clare Strange, Drexel University

“The Real Housewives” reality TV series, which showcases the lives of a rotating cast of wealthy women in 11 cities in the U.S. and places in several other countries, is famous for its characters’ over-the-top drama and messy personal antics.

But there are also useful lessons that the characters’ lives and frequent run-ins with the law offer to casual observers and criminology students alike.

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