Celebrities Don’t Get Actually Away With Everything

Some people believe that celebrities get away with a host of crimes simply because they’re rich and famous, but that’s not actually true. While some celebrities might never be brought to justice for their crimes, they are actually held accountable on a regular basis for all sorts of wrongdoings, including theft, fraud, and even murder.

Sharon Stone was sued for a car crash

Earlier in 2024, a woman named Amanda Godepski sued actress Sharon Stone for $35,000 over a car crash she says Stone caused in 2023. Godepski claims Stone was driving at a high speed and in an unsafe manner when she made an unsafe turn into Godepski’s lane, which caused the crash that left Godepski injured.

Stone is being sued for lost wages, property damage, personal injury, general damage, and loss of earning capacity. These claims are common with injury cases, but not everyone involved in a car crash can sue the other driver right away. 

In any case, it’s always best to consult an attorney before accepting a settlement from an insurance company because there’s a chance you might be able to recover more compensation through a lawsuit.

Teresa Giudice spent 11 months in prison

After an appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice spent 11 months in a federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut for fraud after her ex-husband was caught for bankruptcy fraud. Although she spent nearly a year in prison, she said the food was great and she was surrounded by beautiful scenery. It doesn’t sound like she suffered much, but being locked away for 11 months doesn’t exactly sound like a vacation.

Martha Stewart was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction

America’s beloved creative television personality, Martha Stewart, was convicted in 2004 of conspiracy, obstruction, and two counts of lying to federal investigators. She was charged with securities fraud, but that charge was dismissed.

Stewart was fined $30,000 and was sentenced to 5 years in prison, 5 years of home confinement when she got out, followed by 2 years of probation. Her stock broker, Peter Bacanovic, was also sentenced to 5 months in prison, received 2 years’ probation, and was fined $4,000 for his role in the crime.

Abby Lee Miller was convicted of bankruptcy fraud

Bankruptcy fraud seems to be a popular crime among celebrities. In 2015, Abby Lee Miller was charged with attempting to hide $775,000 in income while filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Dance Moms star spent 366 days in the Victorville Federal Correctional Institution and, on March 27, 2018, was transferred to a halfway house, where she was required to undergo employment counseling and financial management classes.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was convicted of tax evasion

Known for his role on Jersey Shore, Mike Sorrentino, along with his brother, Marc, were charged with tax evasion and tax fraud for failing to pay proper income tax and preparing a fraudulent tax return. His brother was also charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.

Despite the charges against him, the judge allowed him to fly to Miami to film the reboot, Jersey Shore Family Vacation. He was convicted of one count of tax evasion and spent eight months in prison.

Suge Knight is still in prison today

In 2018, after being charged with voluntary manslaughter for a hit-and-run accident in 2015, Death Row Records co-founder, Suge Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison.

Jared Fogle got sentenced to 15 years in prison

Jared Fogle is the guy who made Subway sandwiches famous for losing so much weight by allegedly eating their subs, but his fame didn’t last long. In 2015, he was convicted of possessing child pornography and sex trafficking. He’s serving a 15-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Englewood, Colorado.

R. Kelly is serving a 30-year sentence

The famous R&B singer, R. Kelly, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking in 2022.

Josh Duggar was convicted of possessing child pornography

Although he rose to fame for his show 19 Kids and Counting, and was considered to be a conservative Christian father, his entire image was shattered in 2021 when he was convicted of possessing child pornography. Duggar was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Celebrities don’t get an automatic pass

Although many celebrities receive a light sentence, and sometimes, their convictions are overturned, they aren’t all given a free pass for their crimes. Often, they’re sentenced to serious time in prison, and their celebrity status plays no role in the outcome of their cases.