Savannah Chrisley Reveals Parents' Next Steps After Prison Release
is making sure home is sweet for her parents.
After President Donald Trump confirmed he would be issuing a full pardon to and Julie Chrisley over their 2021 convictions for tax fraud and evasion, Savannah shared a look at how she is preparing for her parents to come home.
'We're getting some clothes together for mom and dad,' the 27-year-old shared on Instagram May 27. 'Getting their room put together upstairs. And I'm just speechless. I can't thank you guys enough for sticking with my family along the way and for loving us and supporting us.'
Prior to their pardon, Todd, 56, was serving a reduced 10-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FPI) Pensacola in Florida, and Julie, 52, was serving her 7-year sentence at the FMC (Federal Medical Center) in Lexington, Kentucky.
The couple—who are also parents of Chase, 28, Grayson, 19, and have custody of their granddaughter Chloe, 11—are expected to be officially pardoned by the end of the day on May 28, and Savannah admitted she was still in disbelief her parents are getting their freedom. (Todd is also father to Lindsie, 35, and Kyle, 33, from a previous relationship).
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'It still doesn't feel real,' she admitted. 'I'm gonna go and prepare to go pick up my parents. And I just can't thank you guys enough. They're coming home. My parents get to start their lives over. They get to start their lives over with a clean slate.'
'President Trump didn't just commute their sentences,' she continued. 'He gave them a full unconditional pardon. So, for that, I am forever grateful.'
The news of Todd and Julie's pardon was shared during a recorded phone call with President Trump and the Chrisley kids on May 27. The case was brought to the president by criminal justice reform advocate Alice Johnson, a White House official told E! News.
In a phone call with Savannah and Grayson, Trump said, 'Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow. Is that OK? We'll try getting it done tomorrow.'
Grayson became emotional as he accepted the news, telling Trump, 'Mr. President. I just want to say thank you for bringing my parents back.'
Keep reading to look back at Todd and Julie's prison timeline ahead of their release…
Indicted on Tax Evasion and Other ChargesTodd and Julie Found GuiltySentenced to Multiple Years in PrisonStarting Their SentencesNo ContactTodd Details Filthy Prison ConditionsSavannah Chrisley Speaks OutJulie's Prison Sentence OverturnedA Tearful ApologyPresident Donald Trump Pardons the Chrisleys
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