Trump Administration Says It Will Cancel Certain Student Loan Debt For Millions
The Department of Education will resume loan cancellations for the two Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, grant payment refunds to eligible borrowers, and provide regular status updates to maintain transparency and compliance with federal law.
The Trump administration says it will agree to canceling student loan debt for eligible borrowers under certain plans, following a legal agreement with the Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
This marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which previously paused or restricted access to student debt relief through federal income-driven repayment programs. An estimated 2 million to 2.5 million student loan borrowers who met the requirements for having their student loans forgiven were caught in the crossfire in the Trump administration’s policy shift.
The agreement between the Education Department and AFT now allows borrowers to resume their plans for student debt forgiveness and also provides legal clarity.
Who Is Eligible For Student Loan Debt Relief?
According to Newsweek, the Department of Education will resume loan cancellations for the two Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, grant payment refunds to eligible borrowers, and provide regular status updates to maintain transparency and compliance with federal law.
Borrowers who have made 20 to 25 years of consecutive qualifying payments, depending on the loan origination date and plan enrollment, qualify for student loan forgiveness. The agreement also acknowledges borrowers who are eligible for student loan forgiveness in 2025.
As BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported, a temporary tax rule approved by President Joe Biden will end in December 2025. This means that IDR plans will once again be taxable as the 2021 provision in the American Rescue Plan, which made forgiveness tax-free, is set to expire. For borrowers, this would have resulted in thousands of dollars in tax bills, depending on the amount forgiven.
Eligible student loan borrowers will not be forced to pay the pending tax penalty because of current government processing delays and ongoing litigation under the agreement.
Borrowers who are eligible for relief will begin receiving notifications from the Department of Education in October. The email will outline options for accepting forgiveness or opting out.
Police Take Down Man At ATL Airport For Threats To ‘Shoot It Up,’ Nixing Potential Mass Shooting
The man reportedly had mental health issues as detailed by Atlanta police.
A Georgia man was arrested at the Atlanta Airport after a family member reported him for threats to shoot up the world’s busiest airport.
On Oct. 20, Atlanta police arrested Billy Cagle at the domestic terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport following a family member’s crucial tip. Upon his arrest, Atlanta police uncovered an AR-15 rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition in his pick-up truck, parked right outside the facility. CBS Evening News shared footage of the arrest on TikTok.
@cbseveningnews Police in Atlanta arrested a man on Monday who they say was planning to open fire with an assault rifle at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. After his family alerted authorities, the man was found walking around a domestic terminal and his weapon was found in his vehicle parked outside. #atlanta#airport#police#georgia♬ original sound – CBSEveningNews
Security footage showed the Cartersville native walking around the domestic terminal with no apparent luggage with him. He looked around the terminal in an apparent move to survey his potential crime scene.
Given the tip from the concerned family member, police approached Cagle to question why he was there. He responded, “Oh, I’m just here, why?”
A family member initially called 911 after seeing Cagle make the threat to “shoot it up” while streaming online. This prompted the Cartersville police department to alert the airport police of the potential danger. Police believe the man had some mental disabilities, following their questioning of him.
Cagle now faces charges of terroristic threats and criminal attempt to commit aggravated assaults, among other counts.
At a press briefing following the arrest, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said that the family member’s tip and law enforcement’s swift action led to a crisis being “averted” at the world’s busiest airport.
“Because of the community — in this case, the family — as well as the joint collaboration of law enforcement, a tragedy was indeed averted,” shared Schierbaum, as reported by ABC News.
An investigation into a motive for Cagle remains underway, as his actions could have resulted in a mass shooting. According to the Carterville’s police department, which received the initial tip, Cagle has a criminal history. This included a past arrest for drug possession, but the law enforcement did not go into greater detail. The FBI’s Atlanta chapter has partnered with the city’s police to launch the investigation.
As Americans Suffer From Gov Shutdown, Trump Demolitions The White House For $250M Ballroom
While insisting that the project won't interfere with the White House mansion itself, Trump claims that many of his predecessors desired a lavish 90,000-square-foot, glass-walled ballroom.
The White House seemingly has its priorities in order as demolition of the East Wing began to build President Donald Trump’s massive ballroom while Americans suffer from the 2025 government shutdown, NPR reports.
East Wing demolition, primarily known as the traditional operations base for the first lady, began Oct. 20 to become home to Trump’s $250 million ballroom — all without construction approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, the federal agency that approves such work. The president boasted about the noisy work while hosting the 2025 college baseball champions, the Louisiana State University team, in the East Room.
While insisting that the project won’t interfere with the White House mansion itself, he claims that many of his predecessors desired a lavish 90,000-square-foot, glass-walled ballroom — holding close to 1,000 people — because the East Room, also the largest room in the White House, is too small. In addition, Trump said that hosting kings, queens, presidents, and prime ministers in the South Lawn pavilions isn’t adequate.
However, the timing of the construction comes as the government shutdown enters day 21 and Americans start to suffer from it. Approximately 42 million Americans depend on food stamps, which they may not receive in November 2025 if the shutdown continues.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters that the food stamp program will run out of money in two weeks, according to CNN, and seemed to empathize with those affected. “So you’re talking about millions and millions of vulnerable families, of hungry families that are not going to have access to these programs because of this shutdown,” she said.
But shortly after highlighting that it’s not clear if the Trump administration will try to find funds so the benefits won’t be paused, Rollins pointed the finger at the Democratic Party for putting “their political agenda ahead of food security for American families” in an X post.
Because of the Democrat shutdown, there are not enough funds to provide SNAP for 40 million Americans come Nov 1.
Democrats are putting free healthcare for illegal aliens and their political agenda ahead of food security for American families.
American voters on social media have openly condemned the demolition, wondering what the need is — since he won’t be staying forever — and the White House is supposed to be a federally protected building. One user pointed out how there should be more outrage on the matter, recalling when former President Barack Obama wore a tan suit that had the internetin an uproar. “Obama once wore a tan suit and they had pitchforks out. Today demolition crews began tearing down parts of the East Wing of the White House to build Trump’s $250 Million ballroom after claiming it wouldn’t “interfere” with the existing White House structure,” @realdavidonline wrote.
Another user said the construction symbolizes what is happening to democracy today. “The demolition of The White House East Wing feels like the perfect metaphor for America today,” @acinphilly said.
“Maybe I’m missing something..how is this f’ing allowed?? By ANY President, not just this jerkoff orange tyrant.”
Ask Your Fairygodmentor®: About The Secret To Get Noticed (And Promoted) Into Leadership
Like any good candidate running for office – you have to figure out your platform.
Dear Fairygodmentor,
I want to move into a leadership position, but I’m not sure how to position myself as a candidate. What’s the best way to get noticed? – Aspiring Leader
Dear Aspiring Leader,
I just love getting this question because you tapped into what I love to do. As a Fairygodmentor®, I love to grow leaders for a living! I’m honored that you asked me how to campaign for your career.
Plan Your Platform
Like any good candidate running for office, you have to figure out your platform.
What do you stand for? What is your career mission/goal? Take some time and marinate on what you want to do in your organization. Brainstorm it out. I knew where I wanted to go next on my first day of work. During a career development meeting, I shared these goals with my supervisor, and we developed a strategy. He became my running mate. It’s up to you to know where you want to go and ask for help along the way.
What’s Your Slogan?
Develop your campaign “slogan.” Create a quick soundbite or elevator pitch to inform mentors, recruiters, or possible networking connections about who you are and your career goals. Don’t know how to set some goals? Try these questions to get started:
• Where do you see yourself in one, three, and five years?
• What do you want to accomplish?
• What’s your WHY? (What is the reason that you’re doing this type of work in the first place?)
Get On The Campaign Trail!
It’s one thing to know your value–it’s another thing to show it. Make sure you’re tracking your accomplishments in your DIG(Da*n I’m Good) Folder. What have you done for the business or the team? Your accomplishments need to tie to the success of the company and team. You can use this information as a reference when you’re discussing your plans with your running mate (Supervisor/Mentor/Sponsor).
Find opportunities to be more visible. Educate yourself on the business and the department you’re working in. Volunteer to be the point of contact when your supervisor is out of the office. Be the subject matter expert when reporting out at staff meetings. Act as an internal consultant when trying to identify what the business needs to drive results.
Schedule informational interviews and look for opportunities to shadow others in departments or positions that you’re interested in. These actions will help you learn more about the place you’re working in and who you’re working with. I learned so much about the roles that I thought I was very interested in by shadowing and through informational interviews. I quickly learned what I did and didn’t want to pursue.
Gain Supporters
As you campaign for your career and network with others, you may get a mentor or sponsor along the way. Here’s a flex: if you act as a mentor to others, studies show you’re more likely to be promoted to a bigger leadership role. Not only is this another way to build your brand, but it’s also another way to further campaign for your career. Lift while you climb!
Invest In Your Cause
Campaigning for your career will require a few resources, such as money, time, and energy. If you’d like to hire a career coach (like me), take a prep course for a certification to build your skills, or get a degree, you may need some financial support. See if your company has a tuition assistance program or offers discounts for certifications in your field. Look online for scholarships and grants that may support your desire to grow into a leader.
Be mindful that your commitment to career growth may mean giving back to the organization that supported you. Many companies that provide assistance will ask you to commit for several years to support the business’s growth. Keep your commitment. You’ll definitely build more bridges by staying and developing, rather than hitting the proverbial piggy bank and running. It’s not cool to dine-and-dash.
If you have time, don’t forget to look for volunteer opportunities outside your office. These are also ways to build your skills while supporting your community. Put those experiences on your resume.
Don’t Lose Sight Of The Key Issues
There is such a thing as over-campaigning. You still want to give 150% in your current role to add value to the business. Try not to let the future position distract you from your current job. Every step you take can lead to amazing career opportunities. Make every day count.
Don’t just be visible when the job opening has been posted. Hiring managers and recruiters can see the fake effort a mile away. Show up every day and be the leader you want to be, whether you get the job or not.
What If You Lose The Campaign?
A very wise man gave me this wonderful life advice: “No means Next Opportunity.” How you show up after a turndown will be observed. Badmouthing the hiring manager or the candidate who was selected for the position is not good form. You’re bigger than that. This is where your character is really put to the test. Ask for feedback on how to build up your skills so you’ll be THE candidate of choice next time an opportunity arises.
If your campaign pitch (request for a promotion, etc.) didn’t get approved, it may have been a good idea but just bad timing. Be professionally persistent. Keep Showing Your Ask. Don’t ever stop growing and glowing up!
You got this!
Yours truly,
Your Fairygodmentor®
About Joyel Crawford:
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Joyel Crawford is an award-winning career and leadership development professional and founder of Crawford Leadership Strategies, a consultancy that empowers results-driven leaders through coaching, training, and facilitation. She’s the best-selling author of Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career.
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Fannie Lou Hamer Was ‘Sick And Tired’ Of Racism, And Sick And Dying Of Breast Cancer
She died March 14, 1977 at age 59
On Oct. 6, 1917, Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Montgomery County, Mississippi. She died March 14, 1977, at age 59, after aggressively fighting breast cancer. Starkly different from 2025, where advanced technology is used to successfully treat breast cancer and the current five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 91%, according to the American Cancer Society, survival in the 1970s was bleak.
The rate of survival was an abysmal 55% to 68% for women diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and a mere 16% to 19% for advanced metastatic cancer. Hamer, a freedom fighter for Black rights, fought fiercely against white supremacy and failing health.
Hamer is heralded as one of the famed Mississippi activists coming out of Mississippi and the civil rights movement. The civil rights leader had a down-home, grassroots approach to fighting for equality in the Deep South and was very vocal about voting rights for African Americans. A woman of little means but great determination, Hamer mobilized hundreds of Black Mississippians to register to vote at a time when Jim Crow had the region in a chokehold. Hamer was harassed, threatened, jailed, and severely assaulted in her attempt to fight racism. She was even the target of an assassination attempt on Sept. 10, 1962, after racists fired 16 shots into a room where she slept. In 1963, she was arrested and brutally beaten with batons by two Black prisoners at the behest of racist police officers.
Even then, Hamer’s civil rights activism and leadership were not deterred. She went on to serve in several roles for civil rights and political organizations, including the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the Freedom Democratic Party. Hamer appeared in Harlem with the honorable El-Hajj Malik El-Habazz (Malcolm X) on Dec. 20, 1964, where she presented her notable speech “Sick and Tired of Being Sick Tired,” where she gave a raw account of the racism, voter suppression, and police brutality she endured. Hamer stated:
“Some of the things I’ve got to say today may be a little sickening. People have said year after year, “Those people in Mississippi can’t think.” But after we would work ten and eleven hours a day for three lousy dollars and couldn’t sleep we couldn’t do anything else but think. And we have been thinking a long time. And we are tired of what’s going on. And we want to see now, what this here will turn out for the 4th of January. We want to see is democracy real?”
Hamer returned to Mississippi after that powerful speech and continued to fight for civil rights. In 1968, she purchased over 600 acres of land in Ruleville to start the “Pig Bank,” a community farm and affordable housing initiative for low-income families. Hamer even helped start a Head Start program and pressed on with activism through the mid-to late 1970s until her health became grave.
Hamer was not just sick and tired of being sick and tired—she was literally sick and dying. She was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer in 1976, which halted her activism. She died of breast cancer complications shortly thereafter.
Young Thug Connects With Adidas For Sp5der Collaboration
Sp5der x Adidas Superstar will debut Spring 2026
Despite an unintended break to defend himself in court, Atlanta recording artist Young Thug has picked up on business as adidas releases photos of a collaboration with the YSL rapper.
The partnership, Sp5der x Adidas Superstar, will debut next year, and some preview photos were released and shared online. The exact date of the release was not disclosed.
“Here’s a first look at Young Thug’s brand Sp5der x Adidas Superstar collab. Are these a must cop?”
For sneakerheads and older adidas fans, the sneaker, of course, is the shell-toe footwear made famous in the 80s by hip-hop legends, Run-DMC. Combining the classic design with a look catering to the stylings of Thug’s fashion line, Sp5der.
According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, the Sp5der x adidas Superstar collection is slated to debut in Spring 2026 and can be purchased for $150 on the adidas website and select retailers. There are two colorways that will go on sale: Supplier Colour/Core Black-Silver Metallic and Core Black/Core Black-Supplier Colour.
Thug is acclimating to regular life again after spending more than 900 days in police custody, after being charged and on trial for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges associated with alleged crimes in the Atlanta area spanning several years. Last November, it was reported that the “Stoner” recording artist agreed to enter a non-negotiated guilty plea deal. Some of the charges included firearm possession and participation in criminal street gang activity, and Young Thug also pleaded no contest to racketeering and leading a criminal street gang. He was in custody after being booked in May 2022. He was one of 28 people named in a 56-count indictment. He was sentenced to time served and released from custody following Fulton County’s longest trial.
He hosted a free concert at a rally at the Fulton County Courthouse on Sept. 28, in front of many children who showed up to see him perform.
Stacy Davis Gates Makes Power Move To Lead Illinois Teacher Unions
Under her leadership, Davis Gates' key initiative has been advocating for state funding to be increased for schools, given Chicago Public Schools’s public battle with budget deficits over the past two years.
Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), plans on fighting for more funding for schools and universities after being elected president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), putting her in a dual position representing over 100,000 teachers, the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Davis Gates faced no challengers in the unanimous Oct. 19 vote during the IFT convention. With her slate representing Southern Illinois, the northern suburbs of Chicago, and higher education workers, she replaced Dan Montgomery, who led ITF for 15 years. While Davis Gates often received criticism for what is labeled as divisive rhetoric, CTU has brought people together who work in different school environments, all for one common goal.
She feels she can do the same thing on the state level. “We have to show people how to practice democracy, how to work across our differences, how to create solidarity based on our collective needs, and I don’t think it’s a better place to do that than with teachers from all over this state,” Davis Gates said.
Under her leadership, Davis Gates’ key initiative has been advocating for state funding to be increased for schools, given Chicago Public Schools’ public battle with budget deficits over the past two years. She plans to expand that agenda to IFT by providing training for members with supportive tactics, including how to bargain with administrations and ways to support locals in contract fights.
In addition to public schools, Davis Gates plans to campaign for more funding in higher education, touching on colleges and universities being severely underfunded, resulting in driving up costs for working families. According to Politico, during an interview, she boasted of holding the recipes handed down from her ancestors to lead, understanding the need to sacrifice to accomplish goals. “Look at me. Like, both my grandmothers: sharecroppers. Literally, Sunflower County, Mississippi. Eudora, Arkansas — and I get to lead the largest union in the Illinois AFL-CIO,” she said.
“I am a manifestation of that sacrifice, and I work so very hard to make good on it because I knew what it took.”
While her election will ruffle feathers from some critics of her methods — in particular, a social media post paying tribute to Assata Shakur — Davis Gates has already received some praise from elected officials. Illinois House of Representatives Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch celebrated her for “always blazing her own trail,” and “always knowing her ‘why.’”
Congratulations to Stacy Davis Gates on her election this past weekend as President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Stacy has always blazed her own trail, and she always knows her ‘why.’ At every step of her career, she has been focused on the needs of our educators, our… pic.twitter.com/g22u0TJd2A
— Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (@SpeakerWelchIL) October 20, 2025
Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez says she is excited to continue to work with her friend, whom she calls one of the “most courageous labor leaders in Chicago.” “As everything we care about is under attack, we need leaders who will boldly fight for the schools and fully resourced public education system every community deserves,” she said in a post on X.
Congratulations to my friend and one of the most courageous labor leaders in Chicago, Stacy Davis Gates, on her election as @iftaft President. As everything we care about is under attack, we need leaders who will boldly fight for the schools and fully resourced public education… pic.twitter.com/vE1l6T608D
She is even receiving recognition on the national level. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said it’s time to see leadership from the next generation. “We as a union have a lot of different kinds of leaders that together represent the next generation,” Weingarten said.
Here’s How Crystal Brown Co-Founded Biotech Company CircNova Without Ever Studying Biology
The company’s goal is to bring new treatments to market, with Circular RNA being a vital molecule in cells that can regulate critical biological processes.
Crystal Brown, co-founder of biotechnology company CircNova, is climbing the ranks as a Black woman in technology, an amazing feat all without having ever studied biology or tech, AfroTech reports.
Brown became the co-founder and CEO of CircNova, a biotechnology company generated by AI NovaEngine, in May 2023, alongside scientist Joe Deangelo, after starting a career in the automotive manufacturing industry. The University of Michigan graduate never studied biology or technology, but was introduced to the fast-paced industry after working part-time as a business manager for a life science startup. Getting her foot in the door, her friends encouraged her to dump the auto industry, but she was hesitant. “I was like, no one’s gonna take me seriously. I’ve never studied biology. I studied poli sci and women’s studies,” she said.
But she was wrong. After the company went public, she received a lucrative payout and started her own company. There were some setbacks, resulting in the company being shuttered.
However, her reputation in Michigan’s startup community preceded her, leading her to co-found CircNova. The company’s LinkedIn profile highlights it as being the first in the world to “generate, analyze, and identify circular RNA (ribonucleic acid) for therapeutic development.”
The company’s goal is to bring new treatments to market, with Circular RNA being a vital molecule in cells that can regulate critical biological processes. “We are focused on RNA therapeutics, more specifically circular RNA, which gives us access to treat more undruggable diseases,” Brown said.
“Compared to linear RNA, which can degrade at both ends, has a shorter lifespan, and is not necessarily always able to stay in the cell, circular RNA is a continuous loop. It allows us to be more efficacious and precise in binding to the disease target, allowing us to treat the disease in a more full-scope way than before.”
Raising a $3.3 million seed round for its technology, according to TechCrunch, Brown says the startup has been able to develop a “proprietary AI engine that allows us to identify, design, and then produce novel, non-coding, circular RNAs.” CircNova has its eye on being able to “treat diseases we haven’t treated so far, things like ovarian cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, rare genetic diseases,” Brown describes.
Startups in the therapeutic and pharmaceutical industry are on the come-up. More so from leaders who had no thoughts of dabbling in the space. Herriot Tabuteau, the founder of drug development company Axsome Therapeutics, is on his way to becoming a game changer for Alzheimer’s patients with a new drug called AXS-05.
After going to market in 2023, it became the first approved drug to treat agitation — defined as extreme emotional distress that can lead to resisting care, shouting, or becoming physically violent.
Black-Owned Spots That Get It Cluckin’ On National Chicken And Waffles Day
The chicken and waffles duo contributes to entrepreneurship and cultural pride
Oct. 20 is dedicated as National Chicken & Waffles Day. The day honors the irresistible relationship between fried chicken and waffles, the comfort food that is steeped in African American tradition. This year, the focus lands on seven eateries scattered across the United States, where the chicken and waffles duo contributes to entrepreneurship and cultural pride. By choosing to dine at these spots, patrons not only satisfy a craving for a dish but also pour support into Black‑owned businesses.
Connie’s Chicken & Waffles
Connie’s Chicken & Waffles, the brainchild of brothers Khari and Shawn Parker, is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The restaurant’s claim to fame is its hand‑breaded chicken paired with golden waffles with a crispy edge. Since opening its doors in 2016, the spot has been a fixture at both Lexington Market and Charles Plaza.
Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles, based out of Columbia, South Carolina, is a product of Kiki Cyrus and her crew. It proudly claims the mantle of the Midlands and is arguably the finest establishment devoted solely to the chicken‑and‑waffle fix. Across its three locations in Columbia, Harbison, and North Charleston, the menu dishes out staples headlined by the iconic chicken‑and‑waffles plate. For anyone commemorating the day in the Southeast, this Black‑owned treasure delivers the combo with a confidence that’s as rooted in community as it is in flavor.
Eddy’s Chicken & Waffles, created by Eddy, an Ohio State University alumni, fills a Columbus gap that’s been aching for a spot devoted solely to chicken and waffles. The menu showcases chicken wings perched atop Belgian waffles, all bathed in sweet maple syrup. The kitchen stays humming from breakfast through lunch and into dinner. Tucked at 3252 Noe Bixby Rd., the doors swing open every day, ready to serve diners, to‑go orders and deliveries alike.
Home of Chicken & Waffles, located in Oakland, California, is a family‑run offshoot of the Los Angeles brand. The restaurant serves chicken & waffles for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles born in 1975 at the hands of Herbert Hudson and still stands as a beacon for the Black community, even as corporate squabbles have tried to dim its glow. The celebrated chicken‑and‑waffles chain, a Southern‑California mainstay, has multiplied its locations across the region. Whether patrons drop in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Roscoe’s has been stamping a footprint on the map since the ’70s. The chain remains a pilgrimage spot for devotees of the famous dish especially on National Chicken & Waffles Day.
Since its 2015 debut, Fat’s Chicken & Waffles has carved out a niche in Seattle, Washington. The joint is revered for its fried chicken, buttery waffles, and a community‑centric ambience that feels like a living room. The restaurant is tucked away at 2726 E Cherry St., and has rightly earns a spot on any National Chicken & Waffles Day itinerary.
Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, a soul food haven, serves classic chicken and waffles, fried catfish, and peach cobbler any time of day, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With several locations dotted across the Chicago area, diners can enjoy a savory sit‑down meal at any location. As a chicken spot, it stands out as a must‑visit for anyone seeking Midwest flavor and a chance to support this signature staple.
‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Wendy Osefo, Husband Break Silence On Fraud Charges
The star had remained silent in light of the indictment making headlines.
The “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Eddie, have finally spoken since the reveal of their fraud charges.
The Osefos shocked the reality television community when news of their indictment for insurance fraud made headlines. The couple, whose marriage and lifestyle are on full display within the Housewives franchise, remained silent in the wake of the news. A little over a week later, the couple has maintained a godly and united front amid the social media backlash.
“And through it all, GOD remains faithful,” captioned the former Wesleyan professor in a new post. “Thank you for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers for myself and most importantly, my family during this time. We are forever grateful.”
The woman famously known as Dr. Wendy also reminded fans to tune into the newest episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Osefo has been part of theshow’s cast since 2020.
With their heads held high, the Osefos have maintained their innocence in the matter through a statement made through their lawyer. The legal team told E! News that they “look forward to their day in court” while requesting privacy.
The married couple was arrested Oct. 9 on 16 charges, seven of which are felonies regarding giving false/misleading info in excess of $300. State prosecutors also alleged that the couple claimed $450,000 in personal property loss to their insurance over an April 2024 burglary incident.
Reactions to the fraud charges have been polarizing. Some “Potomac” castmates, such as Stacey Rusch, have shared their support while Bravo, the network of the show, pulled back Osefo’s other appearance. Bravo had postponed the airing of a Wife Swap episode featuring Osefo to Oct. 21.
Her husband, Eddie Osefo, also returned to social media with a Christian proverb and a photo showing the family of five.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight”. Proverbs 3:5-6,” wrote the lawyer.
Osefo, who has four degrees, also left a teaching position at Wesleyan University, an announcement made in the wake of the news.
