Giudice: Deportation Unjustified Despite Citizenship Lapse

Joe Giudice, known from 'Real Housewives of New Jersey,' stated in a recent interview that he does not believe his 2019 deportation was justified. Giudice, who moved to the United States from Italy as an infant, acknowledged his personal responsibility for not obtaining U.S. citizenship earlier in his life. He was sentenced to 41 months in prison in 2014 for fraud charges and, upon his release in 2019, was deported to Italy due to his non-citizen status.

Since his deportation, Giudice has attempted appeals, which have been denied. He has since moved to the Bahamas, where he has started a business offering private land and water tours. Giudice expressed that the Bahamas now feels like home, though he regrets the extended legal troubles and the impact on his family, including his four daughters and ex-wife Teresa Giudice. He wishes for the ability to visit his daughters in the U.S. for holidays and graduations.