Eddie Osefo Hires Clinton-Lewinsky Lawyer For Fraud Charges
The legal battle for The Real Housewives of Potomac favorite Eddie Osefo is heating, when he hires a high-powered trial lawyer with ties to the infamous Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky scandal to defend him. Eddie Osefo's charges include insurance fraud and conspiracy, indicating he is mounting an aggressive defense.
As previously reportedEddie Osefo, 41, and his wife, Wendy Osefowere arrested on October 9 on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and making a false statement to a police officer. The charges stem from an alleged burglary the couple reported at their Maryland home in April 2024, claiming several expensive items were stolen while they were on vacation. Prosecutors allege the Osefos made misleading statements and reported items as stolen that they either returned or still had in their possession. The state's case would allege that when the couple was arrested, they had at least 15 items that they had previously reported stolen.
According to Us WeeklyOsefo hired powerhouse attorney Joseph Murtha, a veteran trial attorney who previously represented Linda Tripp in the high-profile case where she was accused of breaking the law by recording conversations with Monica Lewinsky. All charges against Tripp were eventually dismissed in 2000. Murtha also successfully represented a Baltimore police officer in the Freddie Gray case, which resulted in a mistrial and the charges eventually being dropped.
Eddie Osefo denies charges and demands resignation
A few weeks after his arrest, Eddie Osefo is back at work, making a surprise appearance at a pop-up event for his cannabis brand, Happy Eddie's. The lawyer and entrepreneur came without his wife, but sources said Us Weekly that he was in “great spirits,” seen laughing and mingling with those present. He talked about his brand and the cannabis industry, but avoided any mention of the recent arrests. He even posed for pictures and gave out swag, with the event helping to “drum up business.”
However, on the legal side of things, Osefo is already in defense mode. The reported legal strategy used by Osefo's new high-powered lawyer is aggressive. Murtha filed court documents demanding that all charges be dismissed due to problems with the charging document. He also asked, similar to Wendy, that all evidence collected be suppressed, arguing that it was obtained through an “illegal search and seizure.” Furthermore, Eddie requests that his trial be separated from that of his wife, arguing that not being granted a separate trial would be “clearly prejudicial to” his right to due process, and a flagrant violation of his constitutional and other legal rights. Eddie also demanded that prosecutors immediately hand over the names of any potential witnesses they plan to call to testify against him.
Despite the seriousness of Osefo's charges, they have publicly maintained their innocence. A rep for the couple stated, “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are safely back home with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of care and support from friends, fans and colleagues. The Osefos, along with their legal team, look forward to their day in court.
