Teresa Giudice, known for her appearances on the reality show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” found herself in a traffic stop back in April in Riverdale, NJ. The incident, captured on body camera footage recently released, shows a friendly interaction between Giudice and the police officer.
Key Takeaway
Teresa Giudice, a reality TV star, was involved in a traffic stop back in April. Despite her attempt to provide “family business cards” to the police officer, he let her off with a warning. The incident, captured on body camera footage, has been recently released and has sparked questions regarding the release of the video and the use of professional courtesy cards.
A Traffic Violation
The police officer stopped Giudice after witnessing her swerving in and out of lanes while driving at night. The officer requested her driver’s license, which she promptly provided. However, what caught the officer’s attention was Giudice’s attempt to hand over some additional “family business cards” as a form of identification.
The officer, amused by the gesture, dismissed the need for the business cards and returned to his car to check Giudice’s background. After a brief review, the officer returned to Giudice and decided to let her off with just a warning.
A Grateful Encounter
During their conversation, Giudice expressed gratitude, acknowledging her tendency to drive a little erratically. She even made a random mention of her father’s passing, creating a friendly and amiable atmosphere throughout the interaction.
It remains uncertain if the officer recognized Giudice as a celebrity, as she is well-known around those parts of New Jersey. Nevertheless, the officer’s leniency towards her is noteworthy, considering Giudice’s previous brushes with the law.
Denial of “Family Business Cards”
Giudice’s attorney, James Leonard, denied the existence of any “family business cards.” He clarified that Giudice referred to a New Jersey State PBA (Police Benevolent Association) card, given to her by an acquaintance who is a law enforcement officer. The card serves as a professional courtesy and was not intended to be used as a means of identification.
Leonard further questioned the release of the body camera footage, raising concerns about the public dissemination of a video showing a woman being pulled over despite having done nothing wrong—especially considering that the incident occurred more than five months ago.
