Gia Giudice has broken her silence after being expelled from Rutgers University following allegations of academic dishonesty—and the 23-year-old reality TV daughter isn’t holding back.
In a statement posted to her now-private social media account just hours after news of her expulsion broke, Gia fired back at the school’s disciplinary board, calling the decision “deeply unjust” and accusing the institution of fostering an “implicitly racist environment” that she claims has targeted her since day one.
“I take full accountability for my actions,” she began, before pivoting sharply into a blistering critique of the university’s disciplinary process. “But what happened to me would never have happened to a student with a different last name or a different skin tone. The way I was treated was personal, selective, and rooted in long-standing bias.”
The statement immediately ignited a firestorm online, with some followers applauding Gia for “calling out systemic inequities,” while others slammed her for “weaponizing race and privilege” in what they see as an attempt to deflect from the severity of her actions.
Multiple sources close to the Giudice family tell DailyMail+ that Gia’s expulsion was triggered by a formal investigation into her alleged use of unauthorized study materials during a high-stakes law exam earlier this spring. According to insiders, university officials were tipped off by another student and launched a private inquiry, which concluded last week.
“She was blindsided,” one source close to Gia shared. “She thought the issue was resolved internally, then out of nowhere, she was informed she was being expelled—without a chance to fully explain her side. She feels targeted, plain and simple.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Teresa Giudice—Gia’s mother and longtime Real Housewives of New Jersey star—is said to be “absolutely livid” and preparing to challenge the university through legal means. A family spokesperson confirmed to DailyMail+ that the Giudices have retained legal counsel and are “exploring all options.”
Behind the scenes, tensions are reportedly boiling over. One production insider revealed that Bravo cameras captured Teresa’s raw reaction in real time for an upcoming special, describing the moment as “emotional, explosive, and deeply personal.”
“Teresa believes this is a witch hunt,” the insider said. “She thinks Gia is being made an example of because of who her family is—and she’s ready to go to war.”
Meanwhile, Rutgers University has declined to comment on individual disciplinary matters but released a statement emphasizing its “commitment to academic integrity and fairness.” Still, many are questioning how details of Gia’s expulsion were leaked to the press before the family had a chance to respond—a move some insiders say was “calculated to humiliate.”
As the controversy continues to escalate, Gia has vowed to tell her full story in an upcoming podcast episode, promising to reveal “emails, internal communications, and the hypocrisy hiding behind the university’s so-called integrity policy.”
Whether her claims will gain traction or backfire spectacularly remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: the fallout from this scandal has only just begun.
