‘Real Housewives’ Star Joe Giudice Back In Court

A “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star already headed for federal prison on fraud charges has pleaded guilty in an unrelated state case.

Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice accepted the plea deal Wednesday in Paterson after initially telling a judge through his attorney that he would go to trial on charges of unlawful use of an ID and impersonation.

Giudice allegedly used his brother’s identity to obtain a driver’s license while his own license was suspended.

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Under the deal, Giudice will be sentenced to 18 months in prison, to be served concurrently with his 41-month federal sentence.

Giudice and wife Teresa pleaded guilty in March to bankruptcy fraud, and Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to not filing tax returns. They were sentenced Oct. 2 in Newark.