Photos of Todd and Julie Chrisley, reality stars pardoned by Trump and in prison for tax evasion
According to President Donald Trump, Todd and Julie Chrisley will be pardoned.
The embattled reality TV stars shot to fame thanks to their hit show "According to Chrisley."
In an X post May 27 from spokesperson Margo Martin, Trump called the Chrisleys' daughter Savannah Chrisley to share the news of the impending release.
"It's a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean and I hope we can do it by tomorrow," Trump told the reality TV star and influencer, seated as his "pardon czar" Alice Marie Johnson stood next to him.
It's a sweeping change of life for the Chrisley family. Savannah Chrisley has used several platforms to discuss freeing parents Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison for tax evasion. Julie Chrisley is serving time at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, with Todd Chrisley at FPC Pensacola in Florida.
For years, the couple portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons on the USA Network docuseries "Chrisley Knows Best.' Years later, they had their assets frozen and were each convicted of bank fraud.
'Chrisley Knows Best' documented the Chrisleys' lavish lifestyle in Atlanta and Nashville. The show drew in more than 2 million viewers by its eighth season and inspired spinoffs such as "Growing Up Chrisley" and "According to Chrisley."
But on Jan. 17, 2023, the Chrisleys traded their luxurious lifestyle for prison time, turning themselves in to their respective prisons. Prosecutors said the reality TV couple was driven by greed as they engaged in an extensive bank fraud scheme and then hid their wealth from tax authorities.
Below are photos of Todd and Julie Chrisley and what to know about the reality stars.
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are in prison for tax evasion and defrauding more than $30 million out of community banks in fraudulent loans.
Julie Chrisley was also found guilty and convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.
In 2022, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years. They turned themselves in to prison in January 2023, and have already served about two and a half years of their respective sentences.
Although it is unconfirmed, Trump told the pair's daughter Savannah Chrisley he hopes he could get the couple out of prison "by tomorrow" on May 27.
'Is that OK? We'll try getting it done tomorrow. I don't know them but give them my regards. Wish them a good life," Trump said on video.
Todd Chrisley, currently held at FPC Pensacola, is set for release two years earlier than his original sentence on June 11, 2032, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records.
Julie Chrisley, who is currently held at FMC Lexington in Kentucky, had her sentence reduced by 14 months and was set for release March 23, 2028.
Contributing: Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, and Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
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