Dr. Wendy Osefo’s team has addressed reports alleging she was 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 The Reports About Dr. Wendy Osefo 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.”
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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.
The ‘RHOP’ Star’s Team Addresses The Reports Regarding Her Position At Wesleyan University
On Tuesday, October 14, Wendy Osefo’s team shared a public statement asserting that Wendy was not fired from her position at Wesleyan. Instead, they shared that she “voluntarily” resigned prior to the announcements made by the college.
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.
Here’s What Has Happened Since Dr. Wendy Osefo & 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.
