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CNN Entertainment confirmed that Judge Leanor L. Ross sentenced Todd Chrisley to 12 years in prison with three years of supervised release. His wife, Julie Chrisley, was sentenced to seven years in prison and three years of supervised release. His accountant Peter Tarantino was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release.
Originally, prosecutors had sought 22-year sentences.
After the sentencing, the couple’s daughters, Savannah and Lindsie, who was separated from their parents between 2019 and their trial this summer, both aware To social media Savannah posted a saying from Pastor Kimberly Jones, while Lindsie asked her friends to help her during these difficult times.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the legal issues swirling in the chrisley knows best couple, were first convicted on charges of criminal bank fraud and tax evasion in June 2022.
According to CNN, one of Todd Chrisley’s attorneys, Bruce Morris, said in June that the legal team is “disappointed with the [guilty] verdict”, and will be appealable.
Prosecutors in the case alleged that the Chrisleys obtained $30 million in fraudulent loans from Atlanta-area community banks to finance their lavish lifestyle, long before they became famous on their USA Network show.
The couple also evaded taxes on their income by using a movie production company to hide certain funds.
Both Todd and Julie were charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and tax fraud. Julie also faced charges of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
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chrisley knows best debuted on March 11, 2014, and season 9 debuted in August 2021. It was renewed for season 10, but it’s unknown how the family’s current legal issues might affect production.
The series features former real estate investor Todd, his business closed in 2008, allegedly as a result of the housing crisis, his wife, Julie, and their children Chase Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, Grayson Chrisley, and Chloe Chrisley.
Todd’s mother, Nanny Faye Chrisley, has also been a prominent cast member. todd confirmed in june this year that the 77-year-old is currently battling bladder cancer.
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