TERESA & JOE GIUDICE Cleared of Fraud Charges - 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars Teresa and Joe Giudice got a pair of fraud charges dismissed. As John Basedow (@JohnBasedow) reports, the reality TV couple are off the hook for fraud charges filed by Joe's business partner, but both still face the potential of hefty jail time. It's uncertain how much of the Giudices legal issues will be covered on 'Real Housewives of NJ' season 6.