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The Actual Housewives of Potomac world was hit with breaking information this week as Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward “Eddie” Osefo, have been arrested in Maryland on a number of fraud expenses, together with seven felonies. But it surely wasn’t simply the arrest that shocked followers, it was Candiace Dillard Bassett’s real-time response throughout a stay TV look.
Candiace, a former RHOP solid member, was on Fox 5 DC when she discovered of Wendy’s arrest simply moments earlier than going stay. Her response was uncooked, emotional, and crammed with concern — not only for her buddy, however for what she believes is a troubling sample.
“I used to be floored. I’m shaking. It’s surprising,” Candiace stated. “I simply heard about it proper earlier than I walked on set.”
TMZ had confirmed earlier that the Osefos have been dealing with expenses tied to a reported housebreaking in April 2024. The couple, who have been vacationing in Jamaica on the time, claimed their Maryland house had been damaged into. They later filed insurance coverage claims for stolen objects — together with Wendy’s diamond anniversary ring — which investigators say was later seen on her Instagram.
Candiace didn’t deal with the case particulars within the interview. As an alternative, she questioned whether or not Wendy and her husband have been being unfairly focused, particularly given their success as Black entrepreneurs.
“$300 and we’re arresting a mom and a father?” she requested. “Enterprise homeowners, entrepreneurs… we all know that the Osefos have a really profitable marijuana enterprise, they’re offering jobs and alternatives for folks of coloration within the space… so my first thought is, are they being focused?”
She additionally linked the state of affairs to a different latest RHOP scandal — Karen Huger’s DUI arrest — and instructed a disturbing development.
“One would possibly opine that maybe Karen was made an instance of,” she stated. “It simply looks like somebody is out to get the ladies.”
Candiace grew to become emotional when talking about Wendy’s household.
“I do know the Osefos, I do know their youngsters, I do know their household, I’m heartbroken.”
And whereas she stopped wanting making a definitive assertion, she left little doubt that she was skeptical of how every thing was unfolding.
“How are two ladies from the identical present — the identical present that options African American ladies — within the local weather that we’re residing in at present, the place persons are being picked up and snatched off the road for frivolous nonsense, I want to see every thing earlier than I make my closing ideas.”
Since that interview, Candiace hasn’t made any additional public statements in regards to the arrest. Her social media has remained quiet, and no follow-up interviews have been launched. For now, that uncooked second on stay TV is her solely public response.
In the meantime, a rep for the Osefos informed TMZ, “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are again house safely with their household and in good spirits. They’re grateful for the outpouring of concern and help from mates, followers, and colleagues.”
