RHONJ: Teresa Giudice invites friends to hear lawyer James Leonard (2024)

Teresa Giudice hosted a meeting so her lawyer James Leonard could discuss the court case involving her husband Luis 'Louie' Ruelas with her friends on Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey.

The 52-year-old reality star invited her closest friends to the meeting after they became worried over the anxiety she was feeling due to the court case.

Teresa before the meeting told Louie's father Luis Sr about her plan and claimed that she was not trying to 'bash' Margaret Josephs, 57.

'Dad, I'm laying out facts that I have,' Teresa told her father-in-law.

Teresa in a confessional provided more background on the case that involved an attempt by Louie's ex to obtain a restraining order against him.

Teresa Giudice hosted a meeting so her lawyer James Leonard could discuss the court case involving her husband Luis 'Louie' Ruelas with her friends on Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey

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'I'm so relieved that the court case is finally over, because now I can let everybody know what I've been stressing over for the past six months, really the past three years. Thankfully, the court ruled in Louie's favor,' Teresa said.

Teresa told Luis Sr that they 'unfortunately' gained a lot of information.

'This woman I thought was my friend, Dad, she's been hurting us for the past three years,' Teresa said.

She added in a confessional: 'I just want everyone to hear that Margaret came up in the court case. I can't wait to give away her secret. They need to know who they're associating with

Luis Sr shared some wisdom with Teresa, saying, 'There's an old saying that the dirt always rises to the top.'

'I hope so,' Teresa said.

Teresa invited Jennifer Fessler, Jennifer Aydin, Dolores Catania, Danielle Cabral and Jackie Goldschneider over to listen to her lawyer.

Fessler, 53, before the lawyer meeting met up with Margaret at a diner and told her about Teresa's plan.

James after serving as Teresa's lawyer during her federal fraud case has continued to be involved with her family

Teresa before the meeting told Louie's father Luis Sr about her plan and claimed that she was not trying to 'bash' Margaret Josephs

'I'm so relieved that the court case is finally over, because now I can let everybody know what I've been stressing over for the past six months, really the past three years. Thankfully, the court ruled in Louie's favor,' Teresa said in a confessional

Margaret was outraged that Teresa was throwing an event to talk about her with an attorney and said it was 'disgusting' that anyone would go there to listen to her attorney bash her.

Fessler told Margaret that she agreed with her, apologized for not immediately declining the invitation and sent Teresa a text that read, 'I'm sorry, but I'm not going to make it on Thursday. I don't feel like it's right. And I can't do that to Margaret. I hope you understand.'

Teresa went ahead with the meeting and James introduced himself to her friends.

'So, first of all, I have been involved with Teresa and her family for nine years. I was involved with her in the weeks and months before she went to prison. And I can say that walking her into prison at 3:00 in the morning, she was less stressed than she has been for the last several months,' James said.

James continued that there is 'someone in Louie's past that makes problems in Louie's existing life' and Aydin, 47, asked if that person as his ex.

'We're going to not really talk about her because of legal problems, but that person is real, and that situation exists and existed before Teresa and Louie ever met one another,' James said.

Jackie told the camera that it was a complicated matter.

'The situation is so confusing. I think there are gag orders. I know that he's not even supposed to be saying her name. They were going back and forth. She would sue him. He would sue her. So I think that Jim Leonard is just trying to protect Louie and not bring up certain things that could get Louie in trouble,' Jackie said in a confessional.

Margaret was outraged that Teresa was throwing an event to talk about her with an attorney and said it was 'disgusting' that anyone would go there to listen to her attorney bash her

Fessler told Margaret that she agreed with her, apologized for not immediately declining the invitation and sent Teresa a text that read, 'I'm sorry, but I'm not going to make it on Thursday. I don't feel like it's right. And I can't do that to Margaret. I hope you understand'

'So, first of all, I have been involved with Teresa and her family for nine years. I was involved with her in the weeks and months before she went to prison. And I can say that walking her into prison at 3:00 in the morning, she was less stressed than she has been for the last several months,' James said

Jackie told the camera that it was 'confusing'

James continued that in 2021 they got information that Louie's ex was talking to Margaret.

'In November of 2021, the lawyer that's representing Louie subpoenas Margaret to come to court to answer questions as to whether or not Margaret is in communication with this person. Margaret responds that she got the subpoena and that she wasn't going to come to court. And I'm going to just get to the pertinent part. The individual that Louie is involved in the litigation with had been speaking with Margaret Josephs, and Josephs told this person she was planning to expose Louie Ruelas and Teresa Giudice based on the information that this person had provided,' James said.

'So now, guys I just want to tell you, this will make your f***ing head spin,' Teresa interjected.

Teresa added: 'Louie is not allowed to speak about her. She's not allowed to speak about him. So she gets out her information through Margaret.'

'And Margaret is getting information about Teresa and Louie and is trying to hurt them with it,' James said.

Dolores, 53, looked on unfazed by their findings.

'This is not a jaw-dropping revelation. Teresa has been questioning this for years,' Dolores said in a confessional.

Dolores, 53, looked on unfazed by their findings

'This is not a jaw-dropping revelation. Teresa has been questioning this for years,' Dolores said in a confessional

In a confessional, Teresa reminded viewers about videos of Louie and his ex that surfaced on Instagram and blamed Margaret for their circulation.

Teresa asked Jackie who used to be close to Margaret if she knew about any of it.

'No, Margaret never told me anything about talking to the ex,' Jackie said.

Aydin pointed out that Margaret didn't like it when she talked to her former best friend Laura to dig up dirt and called her a hypocrite.

Danielle in a confessional wondered how what Margaret allegedly did was any different than Teresa and Aydin talking to her former friend Laura.

Danielle, Jackie and Jennifer listened as Teresa's lawyer spoke

The doorbell rang and Teresa went to door where a man delivered flowers that looked like they were for a funeral.

Teresa was surprised by the flowers and then became angry after seeing a card that read, 'Dear Teresa and James, Sorry for the loss of your dignity. Love, love, love, Marge'.

'No, no, I don't want it. Refuse it. Tell her to stick it up her a**,' Teresa said. 'Take it off my property.'

Teresa came back and told the women about what Margaret sent over.

'This is the most gangster move I've ever seen in my whole existence of life! But keep your s*** together, Danielle. F***ing brilliant,' Danielle said in a confessional.

Teresa told her friends that Margaret got caught and doesn't know what to do.

'She's f***ing spinning right now,' Teresa said.

James left and Danielle wondered aloud how they all were going on a trip together that Dolores was organizing to repair friendships.

The doorbell rang and Teresa went to door where a man delivered flowers that looked like they were for a funeral

Teresa was surprised by the flowers and then became angry after seeing a card that read, 'Dear Teresa and James, Sorry for the loss of your dignity. Love, love, love, Marge'

'This is the most gangster move I've ever seen in my whole existence of life! But keep your s*** together, Danielle. F***ing brilliant,' Danielle said in a confessional

'Well, we're not,' Dolores said.

Dolores then explained that the house they were going to use 'burned to the ground.'

'That is f***ing divine intervention,' Aydin said.

'Oh, my God, that's an om. That's a f***ing om,' Teresa said.

'Omen,' Danielle corrected her.

'Omen. Oh, omen. Omen. Sorry,' Teresa said.

Dolores said she was going to plan a dinner instead so everyone could sit in a calm environment and say what they have to say peacefully.

The episode also featured competing guys nights with Joe Gorga and Louie hosting separate events.

Joe Gorga hosted a guys night during the episode that included steaks

Louie also hosted a guys night that included recording devotionals for their wives

Joe's gathering with John Fuda, Frank Catania, Joe Benigno and Jeffrey Fessler was fun with the guys enjoying steaks and bone marrow shots.

John, however, suffered a severe allergic reaction and paramedics treated him despite his initial resistance.

Louie had a big surprise for his guests as he made them take turns filming devotionals to their wives in his man cave.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey will return next week on Bravo with the season 14 finale in the US.

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RHONJ: Teresa Giudice invites friends to hear lawyer James Leonard (2024)

FAQs

Who is Jim Leonard RHONJ? ›

Who is James Leonard? James is a lawyer who first appeared on RHONJ after Teresa and her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, pled guilty to bank, mail, wire, and bankruptcy fraud in 2014. He was even present during the emotional moment when Teresa first returned home from prison and reunited with Joe and her daughters.

Who is James Leonard? ›

James is a classical percussionist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally from Cincinnati, he relocated to the Cleveland area to study at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Marc Damoulakis and Paul Yancich.

Are Teresa Giudice and Jackie Goldschneider friends? ›

Her friendship with Jackie took a bit longer to form, but the two have put a lot of work into their relationship. "With me and Jackie, that's the thing. A friendship is a give and take," Teresa said. "We both have to try with it, and we did.

Is Teresa Giudice friends with Jennifer Aydin? ›

Jennifer addressed the rift in the July 14 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, insisting she and Teresa talked things out and are still close friends. “This is the thing: Teresa's the type, you know how she always says, 'You need to tell me'?” she said.

Who is Jim Marchese married to? ›

Personal life

Marchese is married to James Marchese, with whom she has two children, Corbin and Isabella. James and his ex-wife Rebecca Grande have two sons, Michael and Sebastian.

How much is Jennifer RHONJ worth? ›

Jennifer Aydin has an estimated net worth of $11 million in 2024. Jennifer Aydin, born on April 16, 1977, is a prominent American television personality. Beyond her television career, she has also made a name for herself as a successful entrepreneur. The RHONJ star is married to Bill Aydin, a renowned plastic surgeon.

Who is Leonard's friend? ›

Leonard Leakey Hofstadter, Ph. D., is a fictional character portrayed by Johnny Galecki and one of the main protagonists in the CBS sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. Leonard is an experimental physicist who shares an apartment with his colleague and best friend, Dr. Sheldon Cooper.

Is My Friend Leonard Based on a true story? ›

My Friend Leonard is an autobiographical novel written by James Frey. Continuing where A Million Little Pieces left off, the book centers on the father-son relationship Frey develops with Leonard, a friend from the addiction clinic featured in his earlier book.

Who is Sugar Ray Leonard son? ›

Ray Leonard Jr., founder and CEO of Leonard Sports and Entertainment. He is a globally recognized award-winning business executive. He is the eldest son of boxing hall of famer Sugar Ray Leonard.

Are Jackie and Melissa still friends in real life? ›

Now, in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Melissa, 45, says she was "shocked" by Jackie's reaction and confirms the two's friendship is currently nonexistent.

Why is Jackie only a friend on Rhonj? ›

She noted that being a friend was the ideal "sweet spot" for her on Season 13, and that she "turned a corner" in her recovery in the summer. "In retrospect, it was the best decision that I could have made. It was really tough to do, but I'm really proud of myself for prioritizing myself," she continued.

Are Dolores and Jackie friends? ›

I was never friends with Jackie. I expected that from her.' The other thing is, as long as she hates Margaret, she gets a pass," Dolores explained. Andy further questioned Dolores about the infamous "Warrior video" and whether Jackie was responsible for releasing it.

Is Danielle Cabral still friends with Teresa Giudice? ›

RHONJ star Danielle Cabral hasn't spoken to co-star Teresa Giudice since falling out last year.

Are the Gorgas and Wakiles friends? ›

Back in 2021, Kathy opened up about her relationship with Melissa during Life After Bravo. She shared that she "doesn't have a relationship" with Melissa or her cousins Joe and Teresa Giudice.

Who is the queen of Rhonj? ›

Teresa Giudice Is the Reigning Queen of 'RHONJ'

Giudice's unfiltered honesty, larger-than-life personality, and the constant drama that walks into every room with her have made her the most recognizable face on the show. She isn't just another housewife on the show — she is the housewife.

Who is Joe Gorga related to? ›

Teresa Giudice's complicated relationship with brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa Gorga, has been documented on The Real Housewives of New Jersey for the past 12 seasons.

What does Rhonj Louie do? ›

Watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Peaco*ck and the Bravo app. The Real Housewives of New Jersey husband is the co-founder of Digital Media Solutions, but has ventured into the pet insurance business and has even worked on a company to help fathers and their sons strengthen their relationships.

How is Teresa Giudice related to Kathy? ›

Wakile joined the show's third season in May 2011. She was put in the middle of confrontations between her cousin Teresa Giudice and her cousin-in-law Melissa Gorga. Wakile's main storylines concern her kids growing up, her daughter's health issues, and her wish to open a restaurant one day.

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