‘Jersey Shore’ Star Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Captured Final Moments Before Prison in Emotional Video

In the clip, we see Mike, 36, headed to the facility where he’s serving his 8-month prison sentence for tax fraud — the Otisville Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York.

Rather than choosing to drive himself, someone drives him there. His wife, Lauren Pesce, rode along with him on the journey, and when they get to the facility in the video, they kiss goodbye. We can’t even imagine how tough a moment that must have been for the couple.

Mike surrendered himself to the Otisville Federal Correctional Institution on Tuesday, January 15. But even though he’s completing his sentence, he’s still trying to keep other aspects of his life fairly normal.

For instance, he is set to make his film debut in the upcoming movie A Violent Man, and insiders told In Touch, “He’s bummed he can’t make the premiere. He might be doing a Skyped appearance from prison which will be his first movie premiere appearance from prison. We’re still working on figuring that out.”

Unfortunately, Mike’s rep later told In Touch, “While Mike is excited the movie is premiering, he is unable to support via Skype or a recorded interview. But his wife Lauren Sorrentino will be supporting [the film] via his and her social media.” We suppose there are just some things that have to be put on hold when you go to jail, and a movie premiere is one of them.

The Jersey Shore star pled guilty to one count of tax evasion in January and initially sought probation in the case.

And as much as the prison sentence may seem long to him and his wife, the government actually pushed for a 14-month term, so it could have been worse.

In addition, Mike has to complete 500 hours of community service and may have to complete drug testing and mental health or addiction treatment after he completes his sentence.

According to Radar Online, the newlywed’s prison release date is set for September 13, 2019 — but he may not even stay the whole time.

“On such a short sentence of 8 months, they will send him to a halfway house for two to three months at the end,” Dan Wise, a Federal Prison Consultant and Expert told the outlet. “Because of who he is, he may even get home confinement.”

Hopefully, the months will fly by for the couple and they’ll be back together in no time once Mike has served his time.