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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Todd Chrisley takes aim at prison ‘injustices' after Trump pardon
Todd Chrisley, who along with his wife Julie received a pardon from President Trump earlier this week after being convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion charges, said during a Friday press conference he will continue fighting 'injustices' at the Bureau of Prisons. 'I have met some wonderful men. I have listened to some horrific stories about things that have gone on in our system. And whether you believe it or not, because I was you at some point, even though this pardon has happened, I still was convicted of something that I did not do. It could be you,' Todd Chrisley told reporters Friday, in his first address since his Wednesday release. Chrisley later added he will 'continue to fight for all the guys that I dealt with and that I was blessed to be with at FPC Pensacola. I will continue to expose the injustices that go on there and throughout the department and throughout the Bureau of Prisons.' Chrisley, who spent more than two years behind bars, thanked Trump and his pardon czar Alice Johnson for the pardon, along with his wife Julie. The couple was convicted of several counts of financial fraud and two counts of tax evasion in 2022. Prosecutors said the two conspired to defraud banks in the Atlanta area in the tune of over $30 million in loans by filing false documents. Todd Chrisley began his 12-year prison sentence in January 2023, while Julie received seven years behind bars. The couple were stars of the 'Chrisley Knows Best' reality TV show that aired on USA Network for 10 seasons from 2014-23. Chrisley detailed his time in prison, saying that behind bars, individuals are treated differently based on their race. 'Being in the prison system, anyone that says that it's a fair shake, it's not. Because I dealt with young African American males in the prison that I was in that were not treated the same. They were denied programming,' he said Friday. 'They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but we know why I wasn't denied that.' 'And so I think that is a much bigger picture that we all as a society, as a whole, need to look at, that we are one and whether you're Republican, Democrat or whatever, at the end of the day when you're in that hospital, you don't care if it's a Democrat treating you or Republican,' the former reality TV star added. 'Now some of you may, but I want whoever's going to be the best person to do that.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Todd Chrisley takes aim at prison ‘injustices' after Trump pardon
Todd Chrisley, who along with his wife Julie, received a pardon from President Trump earlier this week after being convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion charges, said during a Friday press conference he will continue fighting 'injustices' at the Bureau of Prisons. 'I have met some wonderful men. I have listened to some horrific stories about things that have gone on in our system. And whether you believe it or not, because I was you at some point, even though this pardon has happened, I still was convicted of something that I did not do. It could be you,' Todd Chrisley told reporters on Friday, in his first address since his Wednesday release. Chrisley later added that he will 'continue to fight for all the guys that I dealt with and that I was blessed to be with at FPC Pensacola. I will continue to expose the injustices that go on there and throughout the department and throughout the Bureau of Prisons.' Chrisley, who spent over two years behind bars, thanked Trump and his pardon czar Alice Johnson for the pardon, along with his wife Julie. The couple was convicted of several counts of financial fraud and two counts of tax evasion in 2022. Prosecutors said the two conspired to defraud banks in the Atlanta area in the tune of over $30 million in loans by filing false documents. Todd Chrisley began his 12-year prison sentence in January 2023, while Julie got seven years behind bars. The couple were stars of the 'Chrisley Knows Best' reality TV show that lasted for 10 seasons, from 2014 to 2023. It aired on USA Network. Todd Chrisley detailed his time in prison, saying that behind bars, individuals are treated differently based on their race. 'Being in the prison system, anyone that says that it's a fair shake, it's not because I dealt with young African American males in the prison that I was in that were not treated the same. They were denied programming,' he said on Friday. 'They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but we know why I wasn't denied that.' 'And so I think that is a much bigger picture that we all as a society, as a whole, need to look at, that we are one and whether you're Republican, Democrat or whatever, at the end of the day when you're in that hospital, you don't care if it's a Democrat treating you or Republican,' the former reality TV star added. 'Now some of you may, but I want whoever's going to be the best person to do that.'
New York Post
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Inside ‘shocked' Todd and Julie Chrisley's first night home after Trump pardons
The Chrisleys know things are best when they are together. After Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, the longtime couple reunited at their home in Tennessee on Wednesday night. 'Oh my gosh, it has been amazing. It's still just kind of … it doesn't feel real,' their daughter Savannah Chrisley, 27, told People. 'We were going to bed last night. We're like, 'Is this real?' And then, I wake up this morning and my mom's walking into my bedroom and I'm like, it's absolutely insane!' 7 Season 1 of 'Chrisley Knows Best.' Tommy Garcia/USA Network 'We are just so grateful and ready to kind of start getting back to normal life, obviously, the best we can,' the reality star continued. 'Everything's a whirlwind right now, and it's kind hard to live a normal life with how things are right now, but we'll get there.' In 2019, the 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars were indicted, with federal prosecutors accusing them of submitting fake documents to banks in order to garner more than $30 million in loans. Todd, 56, was released from his 12-year prison sentence at FPC Pensacola in Florida, while Julie, 52, was pardoned from her seven-year stretch at FMC Lexington in Kentucky. They each served a little over two years of their sentences. 7 Todd Chrisley and his daughter Savannah Chrisley hold a press conference on Friday, May 30, 2025. AP The pair have continued to maintain their innocence but have not been allowed to see or talk to one another since reporting for prison in January 2023. Now, however, Savannah shared with the outlet that 'they're doing great.' 7 Todd Chrisley speaks during a news conference on Friday, May 30, 2025. AP 7 Todd and Savannah Chrisley. AP 'It's obviously an adjustment. … I think they're kind of just in shock right now,' she told People. 'It's just a big adjustment when you're in prison for two and a half years, and then you go back to so-called normal life. I can't imagine.' 'I just think it's a lot for them, but they're enjoying it. We're all spending time together. And obviously, when they're ready to talk about their feelings and emotions, I know that they will articulate it well, like they always do.' On Friday, the father-daughter duo spoke at a press conference, revealing what his final moments in prison were like. 7 Savannah Chrisley speaks outside of her dad's prison in Florida on Wednesday. AP 'When I left that day, there was only 317 men at our camp, but they were lined up shouting when I was walking out and they were saying 'Don't forget us, don't forget us' and my commitment is to them that I will never forget them,' Todd told reporters in Nashville. 'Anyone who says it's a fair shake, it's not. I dealt with young African American males in the prison that I was in who were not treated the same.' 'They were denied programming. They were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that, but we know why I wasn't denied.' After one reporter asked Todd if he had any remorse over his conviction, the reality vet replied: 'You must be from CNN.' 7 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley. Instagram/@juliechrisley 'You're placed in a position as a defendant to either bow down and kiss the ass of the DOJ and accept responsibility for things that you did not do in order to avoid a stronger sentence,' he said about his experience with the justice system. Now, the whole family is set to make their reality television comeback, with Savannah telling reporters outside her father's prison on Wednesday: 'We have a new show coming out on Lifetime, and it will document all of these things.' 'We're excited. We literally could not have done it,' she gushed. 'It's all God and President Trump at this point.' 7 Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley pose together. Instagram/@juliechrisley 'We just want to get home. We want to be reunited,' Savannah continued. 'My parents have not spoken to each other, heard each others' voices or seen each other in the past 2 ½ years.' On Friday, Todd confirmed himself that he started filming the show the night he got home. Todd, Julie and the rest of their family are ready to take the world by storm and commemorate the milestones missed behind bars. 'We're going to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, Christmases, all the things,' promised Savannah, 'because we're going to make up for the lost time.'
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
U.S. Women's Open 2025 live updates, leaderboard for Friday's second round
U.S. Women's Open 2025 live updates, leaderboard for Friday's second round The best women have converged on Erin Hills Golf Course for the 80th U.S. Women's Open. It wasn't the ideal start to the week for Nelly Korda, Jeeon Thitikul, Lydia Ko and many of the top 10 players in the world. Nonetheless, it's on to the second round on Friday. U.S. Women's Open leaderboard Keep tabs on the USWO Thursday and all week with our official hub and leaderboard. What is the cut for the 2025 U.S. Women's Open? The cut will come after the second round to the low 60 scorers and ties. Where to watch the 2025 U.S. Women's Open Friday, May 30 Second round, 12 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET, USA Network Second round, 6 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET, Peacock Saturday, May 31 Third round, 1 p.m. ET to 3 p.m., Peacock Third round, 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET, NBC Sunday, June 1 Final round, 2 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, NBC Featured groups, tee times for the 2025 U.S. Women's Open The complete list of tee times for Friday's second round can be found here. The most interesting groups for Friday are: 10th tee 9:29 a.m.: Patty Tavatanakit, Angel Yin, Linn Grant 9:40 a.m.: Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson 9:51 a.m.: Minjee Lee, Mao Saigo, Jin Young Ko 1st tee 3:25 p.m.: Yuka Saso, Rianne Malixi (a), Lydia Ko 3:47 p.m.: Ariya Jutanugarn, Allisen Corpuz, A Lim Kim Where is Erin Hills Golf Course? Erin Hills is in Erin, Wisconsin, about 40 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The course opened in 2006.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump pardons rapper NBA YoungBoy in spree of clemency actions
He was serving a 23-month sentence for federal gun charges as part of a plea deal reached with federal prosecutors in December. The previous month, Gaulden pleaded guilty to his involvement in a Utah pharmacy drug ring, but he avoided incarceration and paid a $25,000 fine. "I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and for giving me the opportunity to keep building - as a man, as a father, and as an artist," Gaulden, whose rap name stands for "Never Broke Again," wrote on his Instagram account. "This moment means a lot." He added that the pardon "opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I'm fully prepared to step into this." More: Trump's latest wave of pardons includes rapper, GOP governor convicted of corruption The pardon means Gaulden will no longer have travel restrictions, allowing him to embark on a 32-date national tour set to kick off in September that he's dubbed the "MASA tour" - "Make America Slime Again." It's a riff on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. Slime refers to a close friend or homie in hip-hop lingo. Trump has issued a slew of pardons that coincided with the first full week of Ed Martin serving as the Justice Department's pardon attorney. Trump had previously nominated Martin to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, but he withdrew in the face of Republican opposition on Capitol Hill over Martin's support for Jan. 6 rioters. Pardons fully wipe out a recipient's guilt of a criminal act and any penalties tied to a conviction. Typically, a wave of pardons comes at the end of a president's term. But Trump has smashed all norms, beginning with his day one pardons of more than 1,600 individuals charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump on May 27 pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley of the USA Network television show "Chrisley Knows Best" fame, in which they portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons in the South. The couple was found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks in Atlanta out of more than $36 million in fraudulent loans. More: Trump pardons former Army officer convicted in court martial of disobeying COVID rules The next day, Trump commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, 74, a notorious former Chicago gang leader who co-founded the Gangster Disciples and was convicted in 1973 for the murder of a drug dealer. Hoover, who was serving six life terms for his federal charges, still must serve a 200-year sentence for his Illinois state charges. Trump also pardoned former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who resigned from his office after pleading guilty in late 2004 to one count of conspiring to commit tax fraud and depriving the public of honest service over $107,000 in gifts he accepted from companies doing business with the state. Rowland, a former New York congressman, was later convicted of obstructing justice, conspiracy, falsifying government documents, and other violations of campaign finance laws. He was sentenced to nearly three years in prison. More: Donald Trump pardons former Republican Rep. Michael Grimm for tax fraud conviction Trump pardoned former New York Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican congressman from 2011 to 2015, who resigned after being convicted of tax fraud and sentenced to eight months in prison. And as first reported by USA TODAY, Trump also pardoned former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw, a former U.S. Army officer who was found guilty by a special court martial during the Biden administration for refusing to follow COVID-19 safety measures. The White House has not provided a full list of Trump's pardons, deferring to the Department of Justice, which updates clemency actions on its website. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman and Zac Anderson Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison.
