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4 days ago
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Todd Chrisley Reveals Why He Has No Remorse After Tax Fraud Conviction
Originally appeared on E! Online Todd Chrisley is standing by his and Julie Chrisley's innocence. After the Growing Up Chrisley patriarch and his wife were pardoned by President Donald Trump, he vehemently denied committing tax evasion and wire fraud. 'I would have remorse if it was something that I did,' Todd—who, along with his wife, was convicted at trial in 2022 after pleading not guilty—explained during a May 30 press conference. 'The corruption that went on in our case is going to continue to unfold.' While he didn't provide further details about their future legal plans, he did address Julie's September 2024 apology from her resentencing hearing, in which the judge ultimately upheld her seven-year prison sentence. (Todd and Julie were set to be released in 2032 and 2028, respectively.) 'You're placed in a position as a defendant to bow down and kiss the ass of the Department of Justice,' Todd told reporters, 'and accept responsibility for things that you did not do in order to avoid a stronger sentence.' E! News has reached out to the Department of Justice for comment and has not yet heard back. More from E! Online How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Taylor Swift Officially Buys Album Masters After Years-Long Music Battle TikToker Emilie Kiser's Lawyer Speaks Out on "Worst Nightmare" After Son's Drowning Death After being incarcerated for over two years, the reality star praised their daughter Savannah Chrisley—who took legal guardianship of her younger siblings Grayson, 18, and Chloe, 11, after their arrest—for advocating on their behalf. "She has fought a long fight, and for any parent to see their child fight this hard, it's a double-edged sword,' he reflected. 'It's a blessing, and then your heart breaks because your child has been placed in that position to fight for you, when, as a parent, you're supposed to fight for your children." It was a sentiment that the White House Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson, who helped facilitate their release, echoed. 'The celebrity part really didn't play a role in this,' she explained on NewsNation Live. 'I'm going to say that if they did not have a daughter like Savannah who was out there fighting for them, they would not have been pardoned.' 'This woman has worked relentlessly for her parents,' Alice—whose sentence was commuted by Trump in 2018 after Kim Kardashian's criminal justice reform campaign—said. 'I know that everyone in prison wishes they had an advocate like Savannah Chrisley.' For Savannah's part, she emphasized that she had 'done everything' in her 'power to fight' for Julie and Todd—who are also parents to son Chase Chrisley, 28, as well as Todd and ex-wife Teresa Terry's kids Lindsie Chrisley, 35, and Kyle Chrisley, 33—to come home. 'This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family,' she continued in her statement to E! News. 'Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one.' For a closer look at Todd and Julie's legal battle, keep reading and tune into E! on June 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to catch up on Chrisley Knows Best. 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 For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
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4 days ago
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Alice Marie Johnson Addresses Julie Chrisley, Todd Chrisley's Pardons
Originally appeared on E! Online The Chrisleys worked for their release. After Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison following unexpected presidential pardons from Donald Trump, the White House credits their daughter Savannah Chrisley for the decision. 'The celebrity part really didn't play a role in this,' Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson shared on NewsNation Live May 29. 'I'm going to say that if they did not have a daughter like Savannah who was out there fighting for them, they would not have been pardoned.' 'These are everyday Americans who deserve a second chance,' she continued. 'I've really been looking at those who pose no safety risk, don't have victims of violent crimes. These people need to be returned to their families. They really get a chance to have a second shot at life.' Alice commended Savannah, 27, for stepping up since her parents—who also share 28-year-old son Chase Chrisley, as well as Todd and ex-wife Teresa Terry's kids Lindsie Chrisley, 35, and Kyle Chrisley, 33—were convicted of tax evasion and wire fraud in 2022. More from E! Online How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid Reveal Secret Half-Sister Aydan Nix Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Release 'This woman has worked relentlessly for her parents,' she said. 'I know that everyone in prison wishes they had an advocate like Savannah Chrisley.' The Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley host—the legal guardian of her younger siblings Grayson, 18, and Chloe, 11, since their arrest—had brought visibility to her parents' case, as well as appealing the decision with the courts. After years of advocacy, Alice—whose sentence was commuted by Trump in 2018 after Kim Kardashian's criminal justice reform campaign—revealed that it was their eldest daughter who first received the news. 'I was there with the president when he called them, so he was the one who told them,' she explained. 'He called Savannah to let her know that her parents were being set free.' Savannah shared insight into the emotional experience, telling E! News in a statement, 'For the past two and a half years, I've done everything in my power to fight for my parents' freedom and bring them home.' 'This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family,' she wrote. 'Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one.' Keep reading for a closer look at Todd and Julie's legal saga, and tune into E! on June 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to catch up on Chrisley Knows Best. 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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22-05-2025
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Jewish museum suspect seemed ‘distraught,' confessed: Witness
(NewsNation) — Witnesses have described hearing 10 to 15 gunshots as two Israeli embassy staff members were killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Yoni Kalin, who attended an event inside the museum, told 'NewsNation Live' moments after hearing gunshots outside, two guests re-entered the building, alongside a man who would later identify himself as the shooter. Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood 'None of us knew at the time that the shooter was the shooter. This man clearly looked distraught. He was in a state of shock. His face was very pale,' Kalin said. 'People were sitting him down, checking in — Are you shot? Are you okay? — Giving him water, checking in. Little did we know he was the shooter in that moment.' Soon after, police arrived. Kalin said the suspect approached officers, said he was unarmed, and confessed to the shooting. According to Kalin, the man told police, 'I did this for Gaza, free Palestine. There's only one solution, intifada, revolution.' Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel. They were leaving a humanitarian-focused event involving more than 30 embassies, NGOs and religious organizations when they were shot. Kalin emphasized that the event was not political but aimed at organizing humanitarian aid for Gaza. 'I'd never seen or spoken to him. I think, unfortunately, he fit right in,' he said, adding that he's unsure how the suspect knew about the private event, as its location was not publicly disclosed. Whistleblower: EPA 'missed it' with response to Georgia chemical fire 'I think the moral of the story is that shooting people in a Jewish museum doesn't free Palestine,' Kalin said. 'Killing embassy workers who are trying to help doesn't solve the problem. Violence is never the answer. Terrorism is never the answer.' Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said the suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, had been seen pacing outside before the shooting and began chanting 'Free, free Palestine' after his arrest. Police believe there is no ongoing threat to the community. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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James Comey needs to ‘dial down' message after post: Ex-FBI agent
(NewsNation) — Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem announced former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation, accusing him of calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump. Comey, a longtime critic of Trump, posted a photo on Instagram with seashells arranged to form the numbers '86 47.' Comey faced backlash after the post and was accused of calling for violence against the president. Others suggested Comey was calling for Trump's impeachment and removal from office. 'Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey just called for the assassination of @POTUS Trump,' Noem said in a social media post Thursday. 'DHS and Secret Service is investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.' Trump's Middle East trip secured $2T in deals: White House He later removed the photo and clarified he did not intend to call for violence. 'I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence,' he wrote in a separate post. Jennifer Coffindaffer, a former FBI agent who served on Comey's personal protection detail during his term as director, joined 'NewsNation Live' on Friday. She said that while Comey likely knew what the message meant when he posted it, the issue lies in those who have a strong hatred for Trump and could take Comey's post as a mandate to harm the president. Coffindaffer said the investigation's next steps would be to determine who the post reached and could possibly include a subpoena of Comey's personal text messages. Texas AG investigating General Mills over 'healthy' cereal claims 'They are very serious about this, because there have been two attempts against President Trump,' Coffindaffer said. In the aftermath of Comey's post, she said, the Secret Service must be on an even higher alert to protect Trump. Coffindaffer said in terms of damage control, Comey should clarify his intentions in making the post. 'I would hope Mr. Comey would come out and say 'Listen, this was not a call to action, I don't like Trump and I've made that clear in my book and other venues, but I just meant impeachment,'' Coffindaffer said. 'I think he needs to dial down on what he really meant by his message.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
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Small-business owners looking to offset tariff costs
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways (NewsNation) — The first major talks between the United States and China since the start of the trade war is set to begin this weekend in Switzerland. Small businesses in America, however, are already sounding the alarm on tariffs, saying the costs could be catastrophic. They say pressure is mounting to increase prices and manage supply distributions. Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby, joined 'NewsNation Live' recently to talk about the impact tariffs have had on her business. She said she had to store her business's latest shipment because it was not affordable, and she would have to rely on her existing inventory instead. Chinese companies eye moves to US amid sky-high tariffs Others say the tariffs are a 'financial gut punch' with bigger bills for imported parts, goods and their materials. Unlike big box stores, small businesses don't always have a cushion to soften the financial blow, and have to make tough choices like delaying hiring, or even closing their doors for good according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Some businesses are trying to shift to source their goods locally or trying to work with countries that have lower tariffs to offset the costs. Others are slowing their growth and even taking out emergency loans. Elad Inbar, the owner of Robot Lab, imports most of his business's materials from China. He says they are moving to find workarounds from the tariffs. Sen. Fetterman calls report on his mental health a 'hit piece' 'We're working with manufacturers from all around the world, like Korea, Singapore, Japan and France, and in the U.S. as well,' Inbar said. The White House says there likely won't be any tariff relief, but small businesses could get some relief from costs in the form of tax cuts. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has continued to push for tariff exemptions for small businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.
