Jen Shah, former Bravo star, has spoken publicly for the first time since pleading guilty to her role in a telemarketing fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of victims. She was recently released from federal prison after serving two years and nine months and living under home confinement as she pays back over $6.6 million in restitution. In an exclusive sit-down interview with PEOPLE, Shah addressed her crimes, her decision to plead guilty after maintaining her innocence. She hopes to set the record straight on her mistakes and appeal to those who believe in second-chance opportunities. The full transcript of the interview was released following a two-hour interview and a 20-minute follow-up phone call.