Eddy Osifo could lose his law license after arrest

Star of “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” Wendy and Eddie Osifo are in a world of trouble after being arrested on fraud charges. Now, it has been revealed that Eddie could lose his license to practice law in Washington, DC, if he is convicted of a crime or pleads guilty to any of the charges pending against him. News of his potential disbarment comes days after Maryland law enforcement officers accused the reality TV duo of orchestrating a scheme to defraud several insurance companies out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

According to a report from Us WeeklyEddie, 41, could face consequences from the state of D.C. if he is found guilty of any of the 18 crimes he is charged with, including insurance fraud, conspiratorial insurance fraud, and making a false statement to a police officer.

“Most states, including Washington, D.C., impose disciplinary procedures on attorneys convicted of fraud or other dishonorable crimes,” said Sam Bassett, a Texas criminal defense attorney. “They usually wait until the criminal case is resolved, but in extreme cases they may ask the criminal court to make failure to practice law a condition of bail.”

“Eddie Osifo is at risk of losing his license. A state law agency can certainly revoke his law license, especially upon conviction,” Bassett continued, adding that “in general, a license is always subject to review or revocation upon a felony arrest or conviction.”

Criminal defense attorney John W. Day issued a similar statement, saying Eddie’s potential conviction for a “serious crime” could cause major problems for the TV personality in the future.

“Just being charged with a felony does not automatically mean Eddie Osifo will lose his law license, but if he is convicted or pleads guilty to a felony — or a ‘serious offense’ that could include a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude — the Washington, D.C. Disciplinary Board could seek to impose discipline on him, which could include disbarment,” Day said.

Explosion The unexpected arrest of Wendy and Eddie was reported last week. The couple was detained at their home in Finksburg, Maryland in the late hours of October 9, and were booked and released on Friday, October 10.

Us Weekly He shared that Wendy and Eddie are facing a slew of charges, including seven and nine felony counts of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, respectively.

Wendy and Eddie’s charges stem from an alleged robbery they reported in April 2024 that law enforcement officers claim never happened.

Bravo veterans allegedly told police that their bedroom was ransacked while they were on vacation and that hundreds of thousands of luxury goods were stolen in the process.

A police report indicated a damaged window screen on the roof. However, officers reported other inconsistencies.

“To enter or exit that window, one would have to step on the toilet. The toilet lid was down and there was no debris on it,” the police report said. “When Sheriff’s Office personnel went up to the roof and returned to the house, they tracked the roof shingles in. The Osefos had an ADT system and a loop camera;” However, “no movement was detected inside the residence” during Wendy and Eddie’s drive away.

Wendy and Eddie reportedly made false statements to insurance companies, specifically Homesite, Jewelers, and Travelers Insurance, claiming that numerous items had been stolen from their property. The couple reportedly signed documents seeking more than $452,500 in damages to buildings and property losses.