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Teresa Giudice‘s husband, Luis Ruelas, has submitted a written declaration in which her former on-screen nemesis, Jackie Goldschneider, came to his defense amid his ongoing legal battle with former fiancée Vanessa Reiser.

After Luis accused Vanessa of violating an agreement they made in 2020, which required them to refrain from trash-talking one another publicly and to third parties, the 48-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star wrote a letter on his behalf, claiming Vanessa reached out to her and Margaret Josephs, 58, after Luis began dating Teresa in 2020.

“I am providing this affidavit in support of [Luis’] motion for contempt against Vanessa Reiser,” Jackie wrote, via Us Weekly. “Prior to meeting [Vanessa], I became aware that Ruelas and Reiser had a romantic relationship that ended abruptly. Following the conclusion of their relationship, [Ruelas] began dating my cast member, Teresa Giudice, which eventually led to their marriage.”

“[Vanessa] often made derogatory statements about [Luis] to me during our interactions. [Vanessa] and I spoke multiple times via text message and phone, where she identified herself as [Luis’] ex-fiancée and frequently made negative remarks about him,” she continued. “Although I was initially sympathetic to [Vanessa’s] situation, she exploited my vulnerability and kindness and sought to leverage our interactions to criticize [Luis].”

Following a falling out with Teresa, 53, on RHONJ, Jackie welcomed Vanessa into her home, where Vanessa allegedly made more comments about Luis as she “portrayed herself as a victim and consistently characterized [Luis] as a narcissist.”

“She often recounted stories about their relationship that portrayed him in a negative light,” Jackie recalled. “[And] I believe that her actions and statements are in direct violation of the terms of the consent order between her and [Luis] … Her conduct, as it pertained to me, had been consistent and aimed at disparaging [Luis].”

Following Jackie’s writing of the letter, an insider close to the former attorney informed Us Weekly that she was glad to help Luis in this legal matter.

Meanwhile, Vanessa denied she violated the 2020 deal as she clapped back at Jackie’s statements.

“Jackie hated [Luis] and his wife because his wife wrongfully and viciously accused Jackie’s husband of having an affair. But now, when Jackie needs a friend to keep her on the show, she has buddied up with Teresa,” she explained. 

A judge has yet to rule.