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At the 2014 premiere of “Chrisley Knows Best,” Atlanta real estate mogul Todd Chrisley gave the cameras a tour of his neatly organized closet, explaining how his family makes about $300,000 a year on clothing alone. We pride ourselves on spending more than that.
Chrisley, along with his family, including his wife, Julie Chrisley, became famous for showing off his lavish lifestyle on USA Network TV shows.
Less than a decade later, reality has caught up with the reality TV family.
of JuneTodd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of conspiring to deceive banks in fraudulent loans and tax evasion of over $30 million. last monththey were convicted and imprisoned in federal prison.
“I’ve really read, I’ve prayed, I’ve prayed with my prayer partners, and I believe there’s a reason for the journey we’re all on. There’s a purpose,” said Julie Chrisley. said on the latest episode of the family’s “Chrisley Confessions” podcast.
Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie Chrisley to 7 years. After their release, the two will be on her three years of probation.
The two have pleaded not guilty, and their attorneys say they plan to appeal the verdict.
they are ordered to report to Florida prison in mid-January It’s a world away from the luxurious surroundings that they’ve become famous for.
“I believe true growth lies in the deepest part of the pain,” added Todd Chrisley on the podcast.
Here’s a rundown of Chrisley’s ups and downs.
Todd and Julie Chrisley are married and the couple welcome their first child together, son Chase. In 2006, her third child, Grayson Chrisley, was born (Todd her Chrisley also has her two children from a previous marriage, daughter Lindsay and son Kyle).
Julie Chrisley was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy.She later reflected on the support her husband provided throughout her therapy in her 2018 interview Tennessian.
“I truly believe that moment took our relationship to a whole other level,” she told the publication.
“Chrisley Knows Best” debuts in March and highlights the family’s affluent lifestyle. Behind the scenes, prosecutors later claimed the two were having financial troubles.
The couple obtained custody of son Kyle Chrisley and Angela Johnson’s daughter Chloe, who was born a year ago. Facebook post Years later, Kyle opened up about his substance abuse problems.
“I wasn’t the best father to Khloe. I had a drug problem and acted completely silly, but they stayed by my side during that time.
As the show grew in popularity, Todd Chrisley won the Reality King award. American Reality Television Awards.
“Chrlsley Knows Best” airs its groundbreaking 100th episode. August, the first episode of the couple’s podcast, “Chrisley’s Confession” Debuts on the iHeartRadio network.
‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star charged with tax evasion (2019)
the couple indicted On multiple accounts of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and tax evasion.
Todd Chrisley denies the charges, saying he and his wife “Nothing to hide” Founded by ex-employees.
The couple’s federal trial begins with the government saying: opening statement The Chrisleys overstated their earnings to the bank, borrowing more than $30 million and failing to pay it back.
The Chrisleys accused former employees of deceiving them in their opening statements, according to insider.
Prosecutors allege the Chrisleys hid millions of dollars in income from TV shows from the IRS. The couple were also found not to have paid taxes or filed tax returns from 2013 to 2016.
After a three-week trial, the Chrisleys were found guilty. convicted on all counts in federal court in Georgia.
Todd Chrisley has been hit with bank fraud, bank fraud, a conspiracy to protect the United States, and a conspiracy to evade taxes.
Julie Chrisley has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defend the United States, tax evasion, and wire fraud.
the couple is put down house arrest You will be under electronic surveillance until a decision is rendered.
The sentencing date for the two is postponed to Nov. 21 after they file a new trial motion.
Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months of probation. Julie is put on probation for 7 years and 16 months.
deadline report ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ and its spinoffs ‘Growing Up Chrisley’ and ‘Love Limo’ have all been cancelled.
USA Network will air a shortened season 10 in 2023.