REAL HOUSEWIVES Co-Stars May Be Called to Testify in Giudice Case

According to Radaronline, the stars and producers of Bravo's REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY may be called to testify against Teresa Giudice who is facing a 39-count fraud case. According to the report, the network cannot maintain First Amendment privileges because it is an entertainment network and not a news agency.

Included in the possible witnesses who may be called by The United States Attorney's Office are Melissa Gorga, Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita. Producers and executives for Bravo could also be subpoenaed.

"The women could be called to testify at the trial because they could have firsthand knowledge of Teresa's financial dealings, before and after the show premiered," an insider explained to Radar. "Prosecutors could also subpoena footage from the New Jersey housewife franchise, along with producers who might also have information."

Another source revealed, "This could Teresa's worst nightmare. Think of all the enemies she has on the show. Her sister-in-law Melissa, her ex-pal Jacqueline. Melissa would be more than willing to testify against Teresa. Neither one of them would fight a subpoena."

The Giudices have been charged in a 39-count indictment with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud. On Tuesday they were released on $500,000 bond each and forced to surrender their passports.

The couple will make their plea and a trial date will be determined on August 14.