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Gia Giudice Sends Dad Joe ‘Love and Strength’ as He Remains in ICE Custody Following Prison Release

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Mar 14, 2019 4:18 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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She’s thinking of her father. Gia Giudice took to Instagram with a heartwarming message on March 14, shortly after her dad, Joe Giudice, was released from prison following a 41-month sentence. Joe is currently in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), In Touch can confirm, and his legal team is fighting for him to stay in the U.S. Scroll through the gallery to see the supportive message Gia sent to her dad as he awaits his deportation ruling.

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Gia Giudice Sends Dad Joe Love and Strength as He Awaits Deportation Ruling

The Next Chapter Begins

On March 14, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 46, was released from prison. It was previously reported that Joe wouldn’t be returning home to his wife, Teresa, 46, and their kids Gia, 18, Gabriella, 14, Milania, 13, and Audriana, 9.

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Showing Support

After he was taken into ICE custody, Gia posted a sweet message dedicated to her father on social media. “Sending you my love and strength today and always. I love you,” she wrote, adding a red heart emoji.

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Waiting It Out

Joe was reportedly transferred early from the Bureau of Prisons to a facility in western Pennsylvania which houses immigration detainees. As his legal team fights for him to stay in America, the Bravo personality will remain there for potentially up to a year until the appeal is processed.

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Facing the Consequences

In October, a judge ruled that Joe must be deported to Italy since he pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud including mail, wire and bankruptcy in March 2014.

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It’s Not Over, Yet …

“I’ve been here my whole life, I wouldn’t know what to do in any other country,” Joe said during his court October hearing. “I want to stay here.” According to reports, the reality star is not going down “without a fight.”

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Serving Time

Joe and Teresa were both indicted on 39 counts of fraud and tax charges back in July 2013, later facing two more counts in November. Teresa completed 11 months of a 15-month sentence and was released from prison on Dec. 23, 2015.

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Focusing on Her Studies

Amid her father’s deportation drama, Gia received some great news. Proud mom, Teresa, took to Instagram with an announcement on March 6, revealing that her oldest daughter is headed to college.

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Sharing the News

“Congratulations @giudicegia I couldn’t be more proud of you!!! Thanks to all those who have supported us,” the Bravo alum wrote alongside the photo. Gia was surrounded by balloons, snacks and bookstore gear from Rutgers.

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Parting Ways?

Joe and Teresa tied the knot in 1999 and have been married for two decades, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be following him if he’s deported.

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Clearing the Air

“Gia’s going to college next year; I haven’t spoken to Milania or Audriana about it, we haven’t gotten there yet, and Gabriella already voiced her opinion to me,” Teresa told Andy Cohen at the RHONJ reunion.

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Teresa Giudice's Sister-in-Law Melissa Gorga Isn't Surprised That She Would Dump Joe If he's Deported: 'I Did Not Think She Was going to Move'

Explaining Her Views

“I’m not doing a long-distance relationship,” Teresa explained during her appearance. “I’m not doing it. You know, I want somebody with me every day.”

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Concerns About LDR

Teresa told Andy, “I know exactly what happens. You know, I’m sure he’ll be with other women. It happens. We do the long-distance thing; it’s not going to work.”

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New Flame Alert?

Meanwhile, Teresa was spotted holding hands with Blake Schreck last month, who’s in his mid-20s. They were also seen in Florida together on New Year’s Eve.

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Responding to the Rumors

On February 16, the duo appeared to be in great spirits during their outing. Teresa and Blake were “flirting, holding hands and cuddling,” a source told In Touch exclusively. However, Teresa’s lawyer insisted they were just friends.

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