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Dr. Wendy Osefo‘s alleged legal woes continue – but she isn’t backing down. The Real Housewives of Potomac star has filed new motions in court, claiming her recent arrest was “illegal.”

According to Us Weekly, Wendy’s legal team filed paperwork on October 17 requesting that the judge dismiss all charges against her. Her lawyers argue the case includes “defects in the charging document” and that key evidence was obtained through an unlawful search and seizure.

They also want any recorded communications suppressed, calling them “unlawfully intercepted.”

Wendy’s attorney told Us Weekly the filings are “standard motions” in Maryland criminal cases -routine but key steps to preserve evidence and assert her rights.

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Wendy Osefo Arrested: The Case That Had Bravo Fans Talking

Wendy and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested on October 9 in Westminster, Maryland, after a grand jury indicted them on multiple fraud charges. Both were released on $50,000 bond.

The news rocked the Real Housewives world. Fans were shocked, confused, and glued to their timelines. Bravo watchers debated the story for days. Was it true, exaggerated, or another wild Housewives storyline twist?

The arrests came right as fellow RHOP star Karen Huger was released from prison and as the newest season of RHOP premiered, making the timing even more dramatic. Viewers expect shade and champagne from the popular series, not felony counts and court dates.

Prosecutors allege Wendy and Eddie filed a false insurance claim after a reported burglary at their home in April 2024. The couple said their house had been ransacked while they vacationed in Jamaica.

Investigators claim their security cameras showed no motion, and several “stolen” designer items were later found in their home. Authorities also say the couple made misleading statements to insurance companies and were “burdened by substantial debt.”

Wendy’s lawyers have asked the court to separate her trial from Eddie’s and to make prosecutors turn over all police reports, witness lists, and details about any confidential informants.

Wendy Osefo Arrested, But She’s Still That Girl

While the legal drama unfolds, Wendy has stayed mostly quiet. But just before the recent season premiere, she made one move that got everyone talking again.

On October 19, she posted a photo on Instagram -poised, polished, and perfectly captioned: “And through it all, GOD remains faithful. Thank you for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers.”

Wendy has built her reputation on brains, beauty, and Black excellence – from her political commentary to her sharp Bravo confessionals and bold fashion choices. Now, she’s navigating her toughest storyline yet: defending her name while the cameras keep rolling.

However, Wendy Osefo is not backing down – nor leaving headlines unanswered. In true RHOP fashion, she’s doing it with poise, prayer, and a touch of glam.

But who is really surprised? In the Potomac, the tea is always hot, and in this case, it might just be boiling over.

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