Julie and Todd Chrisley Pardoned by President in Shocking Legal Twist

Julie and Todd Chrisley are expected to be pardoned by President Donald Trump, according to a video posted by the president’s adviser, Margo Martin. The reality television stars are currently serving prison sentences following convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion.

According to the video shared on X, Trump called the couple’s 27-year-old daughter, Savannah Chrisley, to inform her of the pardon. The former president can also be heard in a video saying, “It’s a terrible thing, but it’s a great thing, because your parents are going to be free and clean. I hope we can do it by tomorrow. I don’t know them, but give them my regards and wish them good luck.”

The couple rose to fame in 2014 with the debut of their reality show. The show followed Todd, a wealthy real estate developer, and his family’s daily life as they balanced fame and wealth. Since their incarceration, Savannah has taken custody of her younger siblings, including 19-year-old Grayson and 12-year-old Chloe. The couple also shares a 28-year-old son, Chase, and Todd has two older children, 35-year-old Lindsie and 22-year-old Kyle, from a previous marriage.

What Were the Charges and Sentence?

Savannah previously appealed to the Trump administration for a pardon on behalf of her parents. She also spoke in support of the couple at the 2024 Republican National Convention. The “Chrisley Knows Best” stars were sentenced back in November 2022 to a combined 19 years in prison for tax evasion and fraud. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by 16 months of probation. Julie, on the other hand, received a seven-year sentence with the same probation terms. They were also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.

According to ABC News, Harrison Fields, principal deputy press secretary, echoed Trump’s sentiments in a statement, saying the couple was “treated unfairly.” Fields added, “The president is always pleased to give well-deserving Americans a second chance, especially those who have been unfairly targeted and overly prosecuted by an unjust justice system.”

“President Trump called Savannah and her brother from the Oval Office to personally inform them that he would be pardoning their parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, whose sentences were far too harsh,” the statement continued.

Fifteen-Year Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors said the charges stem from financial activities dating back to 2007. The couple allegedly provided false information to financial institutions and fabricated documents when applying for millions in loans. In 2014, they were accused of submitting a falsified credit report and bank statements “physically cut and taped or glued together.” They attempted to obtain a lease for a California home, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A government memo stated, “After they defrauded community banks out of tens of millions of dollars, they hid millions of dollars from the IRS, all while going on television to boast about how much they spend on designer clothes. And when they learned they were under investigation, they involved their own family members and friends to obstruct justice.”

The Chrisleys are preparing to star in a new docuseries produced by Lifetime. This time around, it will follow the events before, during, and after their legal troubles. The project will follow their previous shows, “Chrisley Knows Best” and “Growing Up Chrisley.” A release date for the new series has not been announced.

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