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Andy Cohen is addressing The Real Housewives of Potomac stars Dr. Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie Osefo’s arrest on Oct. 9
“I’m really thinking about her and her family and I’m certainly hoping that this is all some big nothing,” Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host shared
The couple is facing 16 fraud charges, according to the Westminster Police Department in Maryland
Andy Cohen is speaking out about the recent arrest of The Real Housewives of Potomac stars Dr. Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie Osefo.
On the Oct. 13 episode of SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, the Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host, 57, shared his thoughts after the couple was arrested on 16 fraud charges on Oct. 9.
“I want to say that like all of you, I found out about the charges against Wendy and Eddie Osefo on Friday morning and there’s not much that I can say,” the television personality shared. “I know nothing of the charges more than you guys do, than what I’ve read. I’m sad about this. I’m really sad about this.”
“I’m a Wendy fan and she has been a great housewife and a great role model,” he continued. “She’s always led with education and her solid family values, and so I’m really thinking about her and her family and I’m certainly hoping that this is all some big nothing.”
He concluded his comments by noting that he would have brought up the situation to the Osefos’ RHOP costar Ashley Darby during her interview on Watch What Happens Live on Oct. 12, but it was previously taped.
“We had taped that before I went to L.A., so that is why you did not hear me asking Ashley her thoughts on that in case you were wondering,” he explained.
Cohen’s comments come after the reality star and her husband were arrested on 16 charges, seven of which are felonies related to alleged “false/misleading info fraud” in excess of $300, the Westminster Police Department previously confirmed to PEOPLE.
The pair were booked in Westminster, Md. on Oct. 9.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
Wendy Osefo, Eddie Osefo
In a press release, the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office explained that deputies responded to a call reporting burglary and theft on April 7, 2024. When they arrived to the home of Wendy and Eddie, the couple claimed numerous items were stolen while they were on vacation, including 80 pieces of jewelry, luxury goods, clothing and shoes, worth more than $200,000.
The statement explained that during the investigation, “detectives found that over $20,000 of items reported stolen had been returned by the owners to the locations the items were purchased. Further, detectives found images of a homeowner wearing jewelry that had been reported stolen after the burglary took place.”
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Edward Osefo and Dr. Wendy Osefo on April 28, 2023
In prosecution’s bail recommendation documents obtained by TMZ, prosecutors allege the couple claimed a $450,000 personal property loss via an insurance company.
A statement from Carrol County Sheriff’s Office stated the couple posted bond on Oct. 10 and were released.
The same day a representative for the couple told PEOPLE, “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues.”
The representative added that they “look forward to their day in court,” and concluded, “At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead.”
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The couple — who share children Karter, 12, Kruz, 10, and Kamrynn, 6 — joined RHOP, which is currently airing its 10th season, in season 5, and were slated to appear in Bravo’s new series, Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition. PEOPLE has learned the premiere, originally set for Oct. 14, has been delayed to Oct. 21 and will not begin with Wendy’s episode, as was previously planned.
Wendy is a former professor at John Hopkins University, and has regularly been a contributor on various cable news channels. After completing her Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s, Wendy went on to become the first Black woman to obtain a doctorate in Public Affairs-Community Development from Rutgers University (Camden).
Eddie is an attorney and founder and CEO of the cannabis brand, Happy Eddie.
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition premieres Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
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