Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino turned himself into custody today, January 15. His wife Lauren Pesce shared an emotional Instagram video of the Jersey Shore star as he headed to prison to begin his eight-month sentence. Click through the gallery to find out what he had to say and to get all the details on the prison where he’s incarcerated.
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Lauren, 34, was filming Mike in the car on their way to prison. A box of tissues lay on the floor as Mike, 36, pensively sipped his coffee.
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Lauren read the Situation the messages of support from his fans. One person mentioned how much he’ll miss Lauren’s baking and Mike joked, “You’re going to save a lot of money on food. That’s all we spend our money on.”
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After more positive messages, the reality star came out of his shell. “That’s good. I want to put this behind me and move forward. The comeback is always greater than the setback,” he said.
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“The Situation will reveal himself in 2019,” he said. “Currently under construction, but will be revealed. Under new management now.”
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Lauren asked if he had any more messages for his followers. “There is nothing more to say. Just take me to jail,” he said.
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Mike will be at Otisville FCI in upstate New York for the next eight months. It’s a minimum-security federal facility.
RadarOnline.com spoke to federal prison consultant
Dan Wise, who said that Mike’s incarceration won’t be as bad as other criminals’ experiences.
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“It will be very unlikely that he will ever see any type of violence while serving his very relaxed prison sentence,” RDAP Dan told Radar. “With his status of MTV, it is more likely inmates will see him as a star which will make his time very easy!”
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The Situation can also work on his famous abs while he’s inside. “There will be a track for exercise, as well as many different classes that he can take while there,” Dan added.
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Mike shared his address on social media, asking that “family, friends and fans” write to him in prison.
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What do you think of the Situation’s incarceration? Sound off in the comments!
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Lauren, 34, was filming Mike in the car on their way to prison. A box of tissues lay on the floor as Mike, 36, pensively sipped his coffee.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Lauren read the Situation the messages of support from his fans. One person mentioned how much he’ll miss Lauren’s baking and Mike joked, “You’re going to save a lot of money on food. That’s all we spend our money on.”
After more positive messages, the reality star came out of his shell. “That’s good. I want to put this behind me and move forward. The comeback is always greater than the setback,” he said.
“The Situation will reveal himself in 2019,” he said. “Currently under construction, but will be revealed. Under new management now.”
Lauren asked if he had any more messages for his followers. “There is nothing more to say. Just take me to jail,” he said.
Mike will be at Otisville FCI in upstate New York for the next eight months. It’s a minimum-security federal facility.
RadarOnline.com spoke to federal prison consultant
Dan Wise, who said that Mike’s incarceration won’t be as bad as other criminals’ experiences.
“It will be very unlikely that he will ever see any type of violence while serving his very relaxed prison sentence,” RDAP Dan told Radar. “With his status of MTV, it is more likely inmates will see him as a star which will make his time very easy!”
The Situation can also work on his famous abs while he’s inside. “There will be a track for exercise, as well as many different classes that he can take while there,” Dan added.
Mike shared his address on social media, asking that “family, friends and fans” write to him in prison.
What do you think of the Situation’s incarceration? Sound off in the comments!