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Daily Mail
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EXCLUSIVE The truth about Todd Chrisley's youthful post-prison appearance
Todd Chrisley has shocked fans with his youthful appearance following his release from prison – and now sources have claimed to that he's already squeezed in an emergency Botox appointment. The reality star, 56, and with his wife, Julie Chrisley, 52, received presidential pardons from Donald Trump on Wednesday and less than 24 hours later, he is said to have sought out cosmetic treatment to smooth out his wrinkles. Speaking exclusively to an insider close to the family claimed that the first thing Todd did after becoming a free man was pay a trip to an anesthetist for some tweakments to his face. According to the source, Todd jokingly hid his new face with shopping bags, as well as a hat and sunglasses, to keep the results under wraps. They said: 'You better bet that Todd's first visit was to the cosmetic surgeon. He was not about to be seen for the first time looking wrinkly. 'He wore a hat and sunglasses to cover up the massive amount of Botox he got on his forehead and his eyes. 'Todd has wanted this more than anything. This is also why he had a bag over his head. It is also why Savannah was laughing and said that her father hasn't aged a day. 'They made a mandatory stop at the Botox doc prior to their Nordstrom spree. 'He needed new clothes to go along with his new face. Todd is now ready to make his grand debut.' A representative for Todd declined to comment when contacted by Speculation of Todd's tweakments comes after social media users had pointed out his youthful visage following a spate of pictures and videos of him and daughter Savannah enjoying a shopping trip. 'How in the world did he come out of prison looking much younger?' one transfixed fan asked. 'He looks great, and we are so happy for your family Savannah.' 'He looks better than I've ever seen him honestly,' said another. A third commented: 'Looking good! Prison agreed with you! Stay off the Botox!' Todd and Julie were convicted in 2022 for orchestrating a $30 million bank fraud and tax evasion scheme. Julie was sentenced to serve in Kentucky until 2028, and Todd in Florida until 2032. But on Tuesday, Trump personally called their daughter, Savannah, from the Oval Office to inform her of his bombshell decision. 'It's a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean,' a smiling Trump said during the phone call with Savannah. On Friday, Todd was joined by his daughter for his first press conference since his release. Speaking to reporters in Nashville, Tennessee, he admitted that he does not feel remorse over his conviction. 'I would have remorse if it was something that I did,' he said. 'The corruption that went on in our case is going to continue to unfold.' He also recalled the moment he found out he had been pardoned. 'I remember walking back from the phone and just feeling numb,' he said. 'Then after about 10 minutes all I could think about was the guys that I was leaving behind.' While Todd has been described as looking younger, his wife Julie has also undergone a transformation of her own. On Thursday, she was seen sporting brown and gray locks while leaving a butcher shop in Nashville in her first few hours as a free woman. The former Chrisley Knows Best star, who was known for her coiffed blonde do, grinned in the image first obtained by Fox News Digital.
Fox News
6 hours ago
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Julie Chrisley is 'doing well,' focusing on family after returning home from prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After more than two years behind bars, Julie Chrisley has returned home, and she's turning her full attention to what matters most: family. As she and her husband, Todd Chrisley, are looking to put that chapter behind them, their lawyer, Alex Little, shared with Fox News Digital an update on how Julie has been since she was released from prison on Wednesday. "I saw Julie yesterday. I think she's doing well," Little shared. "I mean, you have to remember this is a family, and a family that's been separated for more than two years." Julie and Todd's release from federal prison came after the couple were pardoned by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The "Chrisley Knows Best" stars served time on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Their lawyer continued to share a glimpse of their family reunion after they'd been separated for two years. "A huge part of being home is just getting family time and being together. And that's what she wanted to focus on today," he said. "I think it's hard," Little pointed out. "You can imagine… it's not as if you can sort of pick up immediately, but they've always stayed in contact… Todd and Julie, they didn't get to speak on the phone, but they emailed every day… I think they're doing that standard repair you do when you get back, and you're in the same place." WATCH: THE CHRISLEY FAMILY LAWYER SAYS JULIE CHRISLEY IS DOING WELL He concluded, "A lot of people… know Todd and Julie as celebrities and as reality TV stars, and I think it's really interesting for those who know them personally… know how just generally good humans they are… it's really wonderful to see them back together, back as family, and able to… restart their lives." Their attorney's comments come after Julie was visibly absent from the Chrisley family press conference on Friday. This marked the first time her husband, Todd, has spoken to the media since 2022. His daughter Savannah was also present at the press conference that was held in their home city of Nashville, Tennessee. The Chrisley patriarch also said during Friday's news conference that his wife remained resilient through her time in prison, and she is ecstatic to be reunited with her family, especially her children. "Julie, who is a wonderful, decent, God-fearing woman — and that I am blessed to have been married to and been with for over 30 years now — an excellent mother," he said. "She's at home with [adopted daughter] Chloe right now, and Chloe will not let her go." Chloe is the biological daughter of Todd's estranged son, Kyle. She became a star of the show, much to Kyle's dismay after he was kicked off the program following the first season due to his substance abuse and addiction issues. Chloe was adopted by the Chrisleys, and they were granted full custody of their granddaughter, after Kyle's addiction came into the spotlight. Meanwhile, faith, family and fitness were the pillars that carried Todd through incarceration, he said. He credited speaking with his children — Savannah, Chase and Grayson — as a saving grace. He also kept in touch with his wife of 30 years, Julie, through daily emails. "I talked to my daughter every day. To Chase, to Grayson. And I was able to email with Julie every day," he shared. "So I think that for me, I haven't had the same effects that so many people leaving the prison system have had. So I'm grateful for that." As Julie prioritized her family, she was seen leaving a butcher shop in Nashville, just one day after being released from federal prison. The reality TV star was rocking her natural hair color while smiling outside the shop. Her son, Chase, opened up about his mother's new look and said she may not go back to her blonde appearance. "My mother's an angel. She's still a beautiful woman," Chase previously told Entertainment Tonight. "Her hair's darker now. I'm like, 'Mama, we gotta go back platinum blonde.' And she's like, 'I'm not doing that.'" Todd and Julie were previously sentenced to 12 and seven years, respectively. The couple were convicted of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans as well as tax evasion; their sentences were later reduced. Todd and Julie were initially indicted in August 2019, and a new indictment was later filed. They were found guilty in June 2022 of not only bank fraud and tax evasion, but also conspiring to defraud the IRS.
CBS News
8 hours ago
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Key House Democrat presses for more details on Trump's pardons, alleging "favors" to supporters
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is pressing the new U.S. pardon attorney for more details about President Trump's recent pardons, claiming the traditional system of applying for clemency has been replaced with "favors to the President's loyal followers and most generous donors." In a letter to newly appointed pardon attorney Ed Martin, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland asked Martin to "explain the criteria and process" he and his office have used to vet recent pardons by Mr. Trump. Dozens of people were pardoned this week, including a number of convicted fraudsters, adding to a series of pardons for convicted white-collar criminals in his second term. In some cases, the administration has said pardon recipients were unfairly targeted for being Trump supporters. This week's pardon recipients include reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges; former Rep. Michael Grimm, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud and related charges; and former Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, convicted on fraud and bribery charges. Trump also commuted the sentence of one of Chicago's most infamous gangsters and a rapper convicted of felony gun charges. Some pardon recipients this term — and their family members — have expressed support for Mr. Trump. Electric truck entrepreneur Trevor Milton, who was pardoned on securities fraud charges, donated hundreds of thousands to a pro-Trump committee last year. And the mother of Paul Walczak, who was pardoned last month on tax charges, has helped raise money for Mr. Trump and recently attended a $1 million-a-plate fundraiser, The New York Times reported. Raskin wrote in his letter that "it at least appears that you are using the Office of the Pardon Attorney to dole out pardons as favors to the President's loyal political followers and most generous donors, completely ignoring and abandoning the thousands of individual applications for clemency in the normal process." Typically, pardon applications are submitted by those seeking reprieve to the U.S. pardon attorney's office for a review on the merits of their case. Pardon decisions are ultimately up to the president, but in the past, the Justice Department has said it weighs whether an applicant has taken responsibility for their actions and waited at least five years since their conviction or release from prison, among other factors. "None of the cases you have recommended to date appears to have satisfied these standards. Instead, it appears the Administration has abruptly changed the criteria for granting presidential pardons and commutations," Raskin continued. "The new criteria for granting pardons appear to be: showing absolute personal and political loyalty to President Trump; giving substantial financial contributions to MAGA and the President's political network; and engaging in forms of political corruption and violence that promote MAGA power and authoritarianism," the lawmaker said. When asked about Raskin's letter, a Justice Department spokesperson told CBS News, "I assume Raskin must have also sent a letter to Biden's family after receiving blanket pardons?" The spokesperson also included a snippet from a CNN interview with Raskin in which he declined to specify whether he supports former President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter. The president's power to pardon people for federal crimes — granted by the Constitution — is virtually limitless. Mr. Trump has used his pardoning power extensively in this term, drawing criticism for giving out pardons to virtually all those convicted of crimes during the Jan. 6 riot. In addition to the pardons already finalized, Mr. Trump said he would "take a look at" pardoning a group of men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer when pressed by reporters this week. Martin has discussed pardon applications for some of the only remaining Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants who weren't given full clemency by Mr. Trump, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. Mr. Trump moved Martin to the Justice Department as associate deputy attorney general and pardon attorney after he failed to gain enough support in the Senate needed for confirmation as U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. The key role of pardon attorney typically advises the president on how to use his clemency power. The president said Martin will also serve as director of the Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group," a committee formed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to "review" the department's Biden-era activities, including its investigations into Mr. Trump, Capitol rioters and others. In a post on X this week, Martin wrote "No MAGA left behind" about the ongoing slate of pardons.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Todd and Julie Chrisley already CASHING IN on their release from prison with savvy move
Todd and Julie Chrisley are already cashing in on their release from prison. Todd started filming a new reality TV show the night he got home from prison. The Chrisley Knows Best star and his wife Julie were jailed in 2023 after being found guilty of 12 counts of tax evasion and fraud with Todd, 56, sentenced to 12 years behind bars and Julie, 52, ordered to serve seven. However, earlier this week they were freed after being pardoned by US President Donald Trump and Todd revealed he and his wife 'started filming literally the night that we got home' for a new Lifetime series. Their daughter Savannah added during a press conference: 'As soon as we got home, so I think with this new series, you will see the first time he and mom see each other for the first time.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Chrisley Knows Best star and his wife Julie were jailed in 2023 after being found guilty of 12 counts of tax evasion and fraud with Todd, 56, sentenced to 12 years behind bars and Julie, 52, ordered to serve seven Before her parents were pardoned, Savannah and her siblings had been filming a series detailing how they had been coping since Todd and Julie were detained. She said: 'We obviously, we had been filming, and we had just wrapped filming for all intents and purposes and then we get the call that they had been pardoned, so we picked right back up. 'And we're excited because I think this new show is going to give, first off, it's gonna give people a look in to the trial and things that we went through and we're gonna set the record straight, put some documents out there. 'I know for me personally, now is - I get to be a normal 27-year-old, almost 28. And so my goal, it's like, we were talking last time, it's like I'm traveling to 30 countries by the time I turn 30.' Savannah also shared that she hopes to work with the Trump administration to 'expose the corruption because he has vowed to hold people accountable if there has been abuse and corruption to occur' and 'put bills in front of Congress, especially for women who are incarcerated'. Todd and Julie have always denied all charges against them. In clips captured by his daughter Savannah - which she posted on her social media pages - the pair are seen heading out on a shopping trip, with Todd pulling a bag over his head in a bid to avoid being photographed. In one of the videos, Todd revealed his wife Julie did not come shopping because she's 'hiding' at home, adding: 'She's smarter than I am.' Todd also declared: 'I'm so happy to be home. I'm going to start my skincare routine tomorrow.' Their daughter Savannah added during a press conference: 'As soon as we got home, so I think with this new series, you will see the first time he and mom see each other for the first time.' Seen in 2017 Savannah speaks during a news conference on May 30 in Nashville It came after Savannah shared a picture of her parent's legs showing the couple together again after a long spell of separation while they were in prison. She captioned the snap: 'Reunited and it feels so good!' Trump called two of the couple's children - Savannah and Grayson Chrisley - earlier this week to tell them about his intention to pardon their parents. In the call, he told them: 'It's a terrible thing, but it's a great thing because your parents are going to be free and clean. 'We'll try getting it done tomorrow, so give them - I don't know them - but give them my regards and wish them well. Wish them a good life.' Grayson told him: 'Mr. President, I just want to say thank you for bringing my parents back.' White House spokesperson Harrison Fields said in a statement: '[President Trump is] always pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those who have been unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system. 'President Trump called Savannah and her brother from the Oval Office to personally inform them that he would be pardoning their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, whose sentences were far too harsh.'
Newsweek
9 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Savannah Chrisley Says Being White Celebrity Didn't Help Get Parents Pardon
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Savannah Chrisley, the daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, said she does not believe being a white celebrity did not help her secure her parents' pardon from President Donald Trump. Newsweek reached out to a lawyer who represented the family for comment via email. Why It Matters Trump's decision to pardon the Chrisleys adds to his record of using executive clemency for politically aligned figures and public personalities. The Chrisleys were found guilty in 2022 of submitting fraudulent documents to secure tens of millions in loans, then using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle including luxury cars, designer clothing and real estate. What to Know During a press conference on Friday, Savannah Chrisley addressed those who believe her parents were pardoned due to their status as celebrities. "The biggest misconception right now is that I either paid for a pardon or slept for a pardon. That's the biggest misconception right now. If people knew the countless hours and the money and the time that I spent going to D.C., literally with not a meeting scheduled, and I just got on a plane and said I'm going to be in the right room at the right time and meet the right people," she said. She said she "fought hard" for her parents and "begged for meetings" to secure a pardon. Savannah Chrisley attends the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Marland on February 22, 2025. Savannah Chrisley attends the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Marland on February 22, 2025. DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images "People think, 'Oh you're a celebrity. You're white. You have money.' That we got an upper hand and we didn't," she said. "I had to fight, and I was relentless and that's how it happened. Finally, people listened." After their conviction, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie Chrisley to seven; they were also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution. An appellate court upheld their convictions but returned Julie's case to the lower court for resentencing due to an error in how her sentence was calculated. Savannah Chrisley said she hoped Trump would pardon her parents in a February interview with People magazine. "I know that I am going through the proper channels to do so, and I'm going to bring as much awareness to it as possible because these things should not happen," she told the outlet. The family rose to fame for their reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best, which aired for 10 seasons from 2014 to 2023. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump said on the phone with Savannah Chrisley: "It's a terrible thing, but it's a great thing, because your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow." Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "A jury convicted TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of financial fraud and tax evasion. They were cheating and stealing to buy luxury cars and clothes. Then their daughter campaigned for Trump. This pardon is a get-out-of-jail-free card for the rich & famous who cozy up to Trump." Alex Little, an attorney representing the family in a statement: "This pardon corrects a deep injustice and restores two devoted parents to their family and community. President Trump recognized what we've argued from the beginning: Todd and Julie were targeted because of their conservative values and high profile. Their prosecution was tainted by multiple constitutional violations and political bias." Joy Behar, a co-host of The View, said this week: "According to this administration, if you are a reality star with a lot of money and a tax cheat and you create fraud, then that's good, we're going to give you a pardon. But poor people on Medicaid or food stamps, according to this administration, those are the real moochers in this country." What Happens Next The Chrisleys have been released from prison. People magazine reported that Lifetime has greenlit a new show focusing on the family.
