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New York Post
3 hours ago
- New York Post
Kyle Chrisley suing Tennessee county and police for $1.7M over false arrest and excessive force
Kyle Chrisley and his wife, Ashleigh, are suing Rutherford County and two sheriff deputies for $1.7 million over his aggravated assault arrest in September 2024. In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, attorneys for the Chrisleys claim the couple were 'terrorized in their own home' the afternoon of Sept. 9, 2024, and then 'punished for calling for help.' Advertisement According to the lawsuit, a 'disgruntled mechanic, angry over a payment dispute, showed up uninvited, kicked at their doors, threatened violence, and used his car as a weapon by ramming their SUV and nearly running Kyle over in front of multiple neighbors.' Kyle and the mechanic – who had done work on the Chrisleys' car and was allegedly paid in full – got into a physical altercation outside their home in Tennessee over a monetary dispute. The 'Chrisley Knows Best' star allegedly 'shoved back in self-defense and the two men pushed each other out of the garage and down the driveway,' the lawsuit states. 3 Kyle Chrisley pictured in a mug shot during an arrest on March 2023 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Advertisement Ashleigh, who was 'fearing for her family's safety,' called the police after the mechanic allegedly 'intentionally reversed into [her] parked SUV, smashing and damaging her vehicle' and 'performed two 360-degree spins while flinging topsoil into the air, and sped away toward the neighborhood exit.' The mechanic allegedly returned to the neighborhood shortly thereafter and continued to terrorize the Chrisleys, with neighbors looking on. According to a neighbor's security camera footage, the mechanic yelled, 'Kyle, come get in front of my car so I can run your b—- a– over.' 3 Pictured: (l-r) Grayson Chrisley, Chase Chrisley, Kyle Chrisley ahead of Season 1 of 'Chrisley Knows Best.' Tommy Garcia/USA Network Advertisement Once police arrived, the disgruntled mechanic allegedly claimed that Kyle 'stabbed him with a knife.' A neighbor claimed they did not see a weapon of any sort. Kyle 'denied the allegation, explaining [the mechanic] was the aggressor, had trespassed, frightened his family, threatened to kill him, initiated physical contact, rammed the SUV, and returned attempting to run him over.' 'When deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office arrived, they didn't arrest the man who caused the chaos,' the lawsuit states. 'Instead, they arrested Kyle Chrisley, and ignored clear evidence that he was the victim, not the aggressor. Deputies disregarded eyewitnesses, overlooked available video footage, and ignored Tennessee's self-defense law.' 3 Kyle Chrisley and Todd together in a social media post from September 2019. Advertisement When Kyle's wife pulled out her phone to begin recording the authorities' behavior, she was allegedly 'threatened with arrest and ordered to stop.' Authorities allegedly 'threw Chrisley to the ground, placed knees on his back, and handcuffed him despite the fact that Chrisley used no force against the officers and did not otherwise resist,' the lawsuit states. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters According to the Chrisleys' filing, they decided to 'bring this lawsuit because no family should face criminal charges or threats of arrest for defending themselves at home or for exercising their constitutional rights. This is a case about false arrest, excessive force, and retaliation for trying to hold police officers accountable.' 'Our hopes for this lawsuit are accountability and change because no family should have to endure what the Chrisley family endured in this terrifying scenario,' Kyle's lawyer, Wesley Clark of Brazil Clark, PLLC, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. A representative for the Rutherford County's Sheriff's office told Fox News Digital they will not be commenting on the lawsuit.
Fox News
15 hours ago
- Fox News
Kyle Chrisley sues Tennessee county and police for $1.7M, claims false arrest and excessive force
Kyle Chrisley and his wife, Ashleigh, are suing Rutherford County and two sheriff deputies for $1.7 million over his aggravated assault arrest in September 2024. In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, attorneys for the Chrisleys claim the couple were "terrorized in their own home" the afternoon of Sept. 9, 2024, and then "punished for calling for help." According to the lawsuit, a "disgruntled mechanic, angry over a payment dispute, showed up uninvited, kicked at their doors, threatened violence, and used his car as a weapon by ramming their SUV and nearly running Kyle over in front of multiple neighbors." Kyle and the mechanic - who had done work on the Chrisleys' car and was allegedly paid in full - got into a physical altercation outside their home in Tennessee over a monetary dispute. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star allegedly "shoved back in self-defense and the two men pushed each other out of the garage and down the driveway," the lawsuit states. Ashleigh, who was "fearing for her family's safety," called the police after the mechanic allegedly "intentionally reversed into [her] parked SUV, smashing and damaging her vehicle" and "performed two 360-degree spins while flinging topsoil into the air, and sped away toward the neighborhood exit." The mechanic allegedly returned to the neighborhood shortly thereafter and continued to terrorize the Chrisleys, with neighbors looking on. According to a neighbor's security camera footage, the mechanic yelled, "Kyle, come get in front of my car so I can run your b---- ass over." Once police arrived, the disgruntled mechanic allegedly claimed that Kyle "stabbed him with a knife." A neighbor claimed they did not see a weapon of any sort. Kyle "denied the allegation, explaining Moore was the aggressor, had trespassed, frightened his family, threatened to kill him, initiated physical contact, rammed the SUV, and returned attempting to run him over." "When deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office arrived, they didn't arrest the man who caused the chaos," the lawsuit states. "Instead, they arrested Kyle Chrisley, and ignored clear evidence that he was the victim, not the aggressor. Deputies disregarded eyewitnesses, overlooked available video footage, and ignored Tennessee's self-defense law." When Kyle's wife pulled out her phone to begin recording the authorities' behavior, she was allegedly "threatened with arrest and ordered to stop." Authorities allegedly "threw Chrisley to the ground, placed knees on his back, and handcuffed him despite the fact that Chrisley used no force against the officers and did not otherwise resist," the lawsuit states. According to the Chrisleys' filing, they decided to "bring this lawsuit because no family should face criminal charges or threats of arrest for defending themselves at home or for exercising their constitutional rights. This is a case about false arrest, excessive force, and retaliation for trying to hold police officers accountable." "Our hopes for this lawsuit are accountability and change because no family should have to endure what the Chrisley family endured in this terrifying scenario," Kyle's lawyer, Wesley Clark of Brazil Clark, PLLC, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. A representative for the Rutherford County's Sheriff's office told Fox News Digital they will not be commenting on the lawsuit.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Kyle Chrisley battle against the police with $1.7M lawsuit, accuses deputies of brutal jailhouse abuse
Kyle Chrisley is trading reality TV cameras for courtroom spotlights. The Chrisley Knows Best star has officially filed a lawsuit against Rutherford County and two sheriff's deputies, demanding nearly $2 million for what he says was a humiliating, wrongful arrest last September. The courtroom drama of Kyle Chrisley The 33-year-old and his wife, Ashleigh, claim he was unfairly punished 'for calling for help' after a mechanic allegedly stormed their home, rammed their car, and nearly ran Kyle over in front of neighbours. But instead of cuffing the alleged aggressor, deputies allegedly went straight for Kyle. The mechanic mayhem According to the lawsuit, the drama kicked off when a furious mechanic turned up over a payment dispute, kicking doors, making violent threats, and even weaponising his car by smashing into Ashleigh's SUV. Amid the chaos, Kyle allegedly shoved back in self-defence during a scuffle that spilled from the garage to the driveway. But when the police showed up, the tables flipped. Deputies reportedly claimed the mechanic accused Kyle of stabbing him, an allegation Kyle flat-out denied, with neighbours backing him up. No knife was ever seen, but Kyle was still slapped with aggravated assault charges. 'Headline hunt' or justice? The lawsuit goes even further, accusing deputies of recognising Kyle as a Chrisley and seizing the moment for publicity. The filing alleges that the arrest was less about the facts and more about scoring headlines by nabbing a reality TV name. The lawsuit also describes deputies allegedly throwing Kyle to the ground, pressing knees into his back, and cuffing him despite no resistance. His attorneys argue this was excessive force and a clear violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. Fallout and family shadows The arrest, Kyle says, left him physically injured, emotionally wrecked, and publicly humiliated. The couple is now seeking a jury trial, $1.7 million in damages, plus attorney fees. Meanwhile, the criminal case against him is still hanging in the balance. Adding to the family's storm, this legal battle arrives just months after his parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, received presidential pardons that wiped away their own high-profile fraud convictions. Now, it looks like the Chrisleys are once again back in the courtroom spotlight, but this time, Kyle is flipping the script.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Kyle Chrisley Sues Tennessee Sheriff Deputies for $1.7 Million Over Aggravated Assault Arrest
Kyle was arrested in September 2024 after he allegedly got into a physical altercation NEED TO KNOW Kyle Chrisley and his wife, Ashleigh, filed a lawsuit against Rutherford County and two sheriff deputies for $1.7 million over his aggravated assault arrest in September 2024 'Our hopes for this lawsuit are accountability and change because no family should have to endure what the Chrisley family endured in this terrifying scenario,' his attorney said in a statement to PEOPLE The arrest comes nearly three months after Kyle's parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were pardoned by President Donald Trump Kyle Chrisley and his wife, Ashleigh, are suing Rutherford County and two sheriff deputies for nearly $2 million over his September 2024 aggravated assault arrest. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the attorneys for the Chrisley Knows Best star, 33, and his wife claim he was unfairly arrested and 'punished for calling for help.' 'Our hopes for this lawsuit are accountability and change because no family should have to endure what the Chrisley family endured in this terrifying scenario,' Kyle's lawyer, Wesley Clark of Brazil Clark, PLLC, said in a statement to PEOPLE. The lawsuit alleges on Sept. 9, 2024, that 'a disgruntled mechanic, angry over a payment dispute, showed up uninvited, kicked at their doors, threatened violence, and used his car as a weapon by ramming their SUV and nearly running Kyle over in front of multiple neighbors.' Deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff 'didn't arrest the man who caused the chaos,' the lawsuit claims. 'Instead, they arrested Kyle Chrisley, and ignored clear evidence that he was the victim, not the aggressor.' Authorities allegedly 'disregarded eyewitnesses, overlooked available video footage, and ignored Tennessee's self-defense law.' The filing claims that Kyle and Ashleigh 'bring this lawsuit because no family should face criminal charges or threats of arrest for defending themselves at home or for exercising their constitutional rights. This is a case about false arrest, excessive force, and retaliation for trying to hold police officers accountable. Amid a physical altercation with the mechanic, Kyle allegedly 'shoved back in self-defense and the two men pushed each other out of the garage and down the driveway,' the lawsuit states. The filing indicates that Kyle did not 'brandish or use a knife' at any point amid the disagreement. Ashleigh called 911 after the mechanic allegedly 'intentionally reversed into [her] parked SUV, smashing and damaging her vehicle' and 'performed two 360-degree spins while flinging topsoil into the air, and sped away toward the neighborhood exit,' the lawsuit states. When authorities arrived at the family's home, they allegedly informed Kyle that the mechanic claimed he 'stabbed him with a knife,' which Kyle denied. A neighbor claimed they didn't see a knife. Despite alleged evidence against the mechanic, Kyle was arrested for aggravated assault, the lawsuit claims. The sheriffs 'threw Chrisley to the ground, placed knees on his back, and handcuffed him despite the fact that Chrisley used no force against the officers and did not otherwise resist.' The lawsuit alleges the sheriffs 'recognized' Kyle as 'a member of the Chrisley family, who are widely known from the reality television series and associated public controversies.' The filing claims that the sheriffs 'appeared eager to arrest Chrisley, treating the encounter as an opportunity to make headlines by arresting a well-known figure.' Kyle's arrest was allegedly 'motivated in part by animus toward [Kyle] based on his notoriety, past public controversies, or perceived privilege, rather than on the facts or law surrounding' the incident. 'The false arrest and excessive force violated Chrisley's Fourth Amendment rights, causing physical injury, emotional distress, and deprivation of liberty,' the lawsuit claims. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office does not comment on lawsuits. The lawsuit states that Kyle suffered humiliation and damage to public reputation, pain and suffering, mental suffering and emotional distress, and economic losses due to the arrest. Attorneys are requesting a jury trial and $1.7 million in damages in addition to attorney fees. The criminal case against Kyle is still pending. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kyle was previously arrested for alleged felony aggravated assault in March 2023 following a physical altercation with a supervisor while working a truck rental company in Smyrna, Tennessee. The lawsuit comes nearly three months after Kyle's parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were pardoned by President Donald Trump. The pardons put an end to a legal saga, which led to the pair being indicted on 12 counts of bank and wired fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy and later convicted and sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison in November 2022 (though that number was reduced by around two years each in September 2023). They immediately began appealing their case, and while Todd's appeal was upheld, Julie's was initially granted due to insufficient evidence. However, a judge later ruled that her original punishment was sufficient. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Todd and Julie Chrisley's Reality Sinks in After Prison Release
It looks like it may not immediately be back to the good life for Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley. While the couple have scored pardons they are still dealing with the fallout from the entire ordeal. And the reality of life is finally sinking in after the initial media frenzy. There have been many mixed reactions about the Chrisley stars' presidential pardon. While family and supporters were elated, there were also those who thought it unfair. Regardless of public opinion, Todd and Julie quickly worked on getting back to their lives but not everything's coming up roses. According to Radar Online the couple and their family are still allegedly mired in legal fees and personal drama. Todd and Julie were sentenced to prison due to wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Even if the pardon forgives that debt, they'll allegedly still be buried in catastrophic legal bills. Plus, according to an insider, Savannah Chrisley has also racked up expenses as she led the charge to get her parents out of prison. That support does not come cheap. 'No doubt, she's racked up a huge list of expenses on her parents' behalf,' the source said. Even their potential new Lifetime show deal pay won't cover the amount needed to make them solvent again. Additionally, the couple also has family drama that was never addressed. Todd still needs to face his long-time feud with estranged daughter Lindsie Chrisley and his recovering drug addict son Kyle Chrisley. Lastly, the couple still has to face the trauma of their prison sentence and the impact this will have on their marriage. They haven't spoken in months and will have a lot to work through. Looks like it's not as simple as getting the president to go to bat for you. Chrisley Knows Best is streaming on Peacock. TELL US – DO YOU THINK TODD AND JULIE ARE HAVING ISSUES POST-RELEASE? OR DO YOU THINK THEY'LL BOUNCE BACK QUICKLY? The post Todd and Julie Chrisley's Reality Sinks in After Prison Release appeared first on Reality Tea.
