Chrisley knows best Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have had their prison sentences reduced, almost a year after they were convicted of 12 counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
The couple, whose popular USA Network reality show ran for 10 seasons, were found guilty in June 2022, with Todd sentenced to 12 years and Julie to seven years in November 2022.
Now their lawyer has revealed that both have received reduced sentences.
© Kevin Mazur/ACMA2017Todd Chrisley (L) and Julie Chrisley at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards
When will Todd and Julie Christley be released from prison?
Todd’s release has been pushed back to January 22, 2033, two years earlier than the original 2035 release, while Julie, who is serving time at FMC Lexington, Kentucky, will be released on October 19, 2028 — 15 months earlier than her originally planned release date.
“Without question, Todd and Julie are exemplary inmates who received excessive sentences,” Jay Surgent, the couple’s attorney, told Insider.
“I think Todd is down to 10 and Julie is five now.”
© Gregg DeGuire Todd, pictured with daughter Savannah, had his sentence reduced by two years
Why did Todd and Julie Chrisley go to jail?
Federal prosecutors alleged that Todd, his wife, Julie, and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, submitted false bank documents and lied about their wealth when they applied for loans between 2007 and 2012, aiming to defraud banks of more than $30 million.
All three were charged with five counts of bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of tax fraud. Julie is also charged with one count of obstruction of justice and one count of fraud.
They claimed to be innocent.
“Over the course of decades, the defendants defrauded banks of tens of millions of dollars by avoiding paying federal income taxes,” U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said in a 2022 statement after the sentencing. “Their lengthy sentences reflect the magnitude of their criminal scheme and should serve as a warning to others tempted to exploit our nation’s community banking system for illicit personal gain.”
“As today’s outcome shows, when you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind to your fame, your wealth and your position,” Keri Farley, special agent in charge of the Atlanta FBI, said in a statement after the jury found them guilty.
“In the end, driven by greed, the guilty verdict on all counts of the indictment for these three defendants proves once again that financial crime does not pay.”
© USA Network Chrisley Knows Best aired on USA Network
What does Chrisley know best?
Chrisley knows best is a reality show that aired for nine years on the USA Network between 2014 and 2023.
It followed multi-millionaire Todd, a Georgia-based real estate developer, his wife Julie and three of their five children; Chase, Savannah and Grayson. Their granddaughter Chloe, whom Todd and Julie raised, was also on the show.
How can I watch Chrisley Knows Best?
All ten seasons are available on Peacock.
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