Apollo Nida and Phaedra Parks
"Real Housewives Of
Atlanta" reality star, Apollo Nida, has been sentenced to 8-years in
federal prison for engaging in an elaborate, multi-million dollar
fraud and theft scheme that defrauded retired people.
Originally, Nida was
facing 30-years in prison, but reportedly snitched on others for a
reduced sentence. Nida is married to Atlanta lawyer and reality TV
co-star, Phaedra Parks. The couple have two young children. Nida's
co-conspirator insists Parks knew about the fraud scheme.
Nida was in prison
previously for financial fraud in a auto theft ring. His former
co-conspirator insisted then as well that Parks knew about the
scheme and ran it. These accusations resulted in a lawsuit for
defamation.
Nida's story should
serve as a cautionary tale. His wife was earning a decent living and
tried to help him have his own career as a personal trainer, then a
reality star. However, Nida wanted untold millions he was not
entitled to and greed consumed him, becoming his downfall.
People should satisfy
with what they have and work hard to get the things they want. There
are no shortcuts in life. It may seem to work at first, but things
always catch up with people. Do things the right way.
