Trump grants Todd and Julie Chrisley pardons, as asserted by their legal representative.
President Trump Set to Pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley
Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, known for their popular USA Network series "Chrisley Knows Best," may soon be leaving federal prison behind, following a pardon from President Trump. The White House announced this development yesterday.
The president is set to grant full pardons to the Chrisleys, convicted in 2022 of tax evasion and bank fraud, nearly three years after their conviction. The Georgia couple's showcased their extravagant lifestyle and unique family dynamic on the reality TV show.
In a phone conversation with 27-year-old Savannah Chrisley, who has publicly decried her parents' conviction, Trump informed her that he will be pardoning her parents. In a tweet, the White House wrote, "Trump Knows Best."
Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted in 2019 for several charges, including tax evasion and bank fraud. Prosecutors alleged that the charges stemmed from a scheme lasting from 2007 to 2012, involving the falsification of financial statements to secure loans worth millions of dollars. In 2022, the couple was convicted on all charges.
They were sentenced to prison in November 2022. Todd received a 12-year term, while Julie was sentenced to seven years. In September 2024, Julie's seven-year sentence was upheld by a federal judge.
In recent years, Savannah has spoken out against her parents' conviction, alleging corruption in the court proceedings and describing the alleged harsh conditions of their prison facilities. She has expressed plans to appeal their convictions and continues to discuss the issue on her podcast, "Unlocked."
The presidential pardon brings hope for the Chrisley family, who are eagerly awaiting their release. No further details about the pardons have been released at this time.
TelevisionFor a more detailed timeline of the Chrisley's fraud case, click here.
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Since her parents' convictions, Savannah has been vocal about their legal troubles. At the Republican National Convention in July, she spoke in support of Trump, alleging that her family "was persecuted by rogue prosecutors in Fulton County due to our public profile and conservative beliefs." She added that "Donald J. Trump has only one conviction that matters, and that is his conviction to make America great again."
On Tuesday, Savannah shared the news of her parents' pending pardon on Instagram. "I have shed so many tears," she said. "The president called me personally as I was walking into Sam's Club and notified me that he was signing pardon papers for both of my parents. So both my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow. I still don't believe it's real."
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- The pardon from President Trump could mark a turning point in the lives of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who have been serving prison terms for tax evasion and bank fraud.
- Savannah Chrisley, a vocal advocate for her parents, expressed her gratitude on Instagram, stating that she had received a personal call from President Trump informing her that he would be granting pardons to her parents.
- The news of the Chrisley family's potential release has sparked interest in the entertainment and pop-culture community, with many celebrities and fans offering their support and encouragement.
- The pardon of the Chrisleys is not the first time President Trump has used his power to grant clemency to a high-profile figure in the entertainment industry, as evidenced by his pardon of Nikola founder and Trump donor, who was convicted of bilking investors.
