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Wendy Osefo Clarifies She Voluntarily Stepped Down From Wesleyan University Before Her Fraud Charges Went Public

Dr. Wendy Osefo is setting the record straight about her departure from Wesleyan University, clarifying that she was not fired but chose to resign.

In a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a spokesperson for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star said, “Contrary to recent media reports, Dr. Wendy Osefo was not terminated from a faculty position at Wesleyan University. She formally submitted her letter of resignation prior to any public announcement made by the university.”

The rep added, “Dr. Osefo made the voluntary decision to step down from her role. This decision was made independently and communicated directly to the university before any external reports surfaced.”

A spokesperson for Wesleyan University confirmed her exit, stating, “Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University. She resigned from her position.”

Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested last week and face 16 charges, including seven felonies connected to alleged fraud.

Dr. Wendy Osefo has reportedly been removed from her professor position at Wesleyan University following her and her husband, Eddie’s, recent arrest for fraud.

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More On Dr. Wendy Osefo Reportedly Being Removed From Her Professor Position At Wesleyan University

On Tuesday, October 14, US Weekly published a report asserting that Wesleyan University confirmed to the outlet that Wendy has been “removed from her position as a professor.” Specifically, the college sent a statement to the outlet, writing:

“Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University.”

According to TMZ, the outlet also received the same statement. Additionally, TMZ noted that Wendy “had been a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Sociology.” Furthermore, US Weekly adds that students also received an email from “the director of Wesleyan,” explaining that Wendy “would no longer be teaching the course.”

Per TMZ, Wendy Osefo previously taught at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. However, she resigned in 2024 and began her role at Wesleyan in the fall of that year. Her class was reportedly centered on “reality television and social issues,” per US Weekly.

Wendy reportedly obtained degrees from Temple University and Johns Hopkins, as well as a Ph.D. in “public affairs and community development” from Rutgers University, per TMZ.

More On The ‘RHOP’ Recent Arrest

As The Shade Room previously reported, Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested on multiple fraud charges on October 9. The pair is reportedly being accused of making false statements resulting in fraud of over $300. Wendy is reportedly facing a total of 15 charges, while her husband is reportedly facing 18. This, all because the pair alleged that their home was burglarized in April 2024. This reportedly resulted in the theft of pricey jewelry and Birkin bags. However, authorities soon determined that Wendy and her husband had staged the plan. Additionally, authorities shared that they later peeped social media posts shared by Wendy in which she was wearing jewelry she claimed had been stolen.

Outside Of Dr. Wendy Osefo Reportedly Being Removed From Her Professor Position, Here’s What Has Happened Since Her & Her Husband’s Arrest

According to US Weekly, Wendy and Eddie Osefo posted a $50,000 bail and were released from jail on October 10. Subsequently, a spokesperson for the couple shared that they were in “good spirits.”

“They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead,” the spokesperson told the outlet.

Since then, Andy Cohen has reacted to Wendy’s arrest, while Ashley Darby also took some time to throw slide shade her way. At this time, Wendy has not publicly spoken about her removal from Wesleyan University staff.

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