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US President Donald Trump is set to issue a pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley, popular stars of the reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," following the recent Fox News appearance of their daughter, Savannah Chrisley. The couple gained fame through their portrayal as property tycoons in Nashville and Atlanta but were convicted in June 2022 on multiple charges, including tax evasion and bank fraud, amounting to over $36 million (£26.6 million).
The Chrisleys first faced indictment in 2019 and underwent a three-week trial that concluded with a guilty verdict for fraud and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors revealed that the couple fabricated documents to mislead community banks, using the funds obtained for luxury items and vacations, even resorting to new loans to repay old debts. After their lavish spending and subsequent bankruptcy filing, they attempted to conceal income from their television earnings to dodge a sizable tax obligation.
During the trial, the Chrisleys blamed a former employee for their troubles but were nonetheless convicted, with Todd receiving a 12-year sentence and Julie facing seven years. Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, also faced conviction and a three-year sentence for his involvement.
Recently, Savannah Chrisley addressed the situation publicly, voicing her perspective at the 2024 Republican National Convention and describing her parents as victims of an unjust legal system influenced by political affiliations. In her interview on Fox News with Lara Trump, Savannah claimed their prosecution was tainted by partisan motives and echoed sentiments about a "two-faced justice system."
In a video shared by White House aide Margo Martin, Trump was seen reaching out to the Chrisley children, expressing hopes for their imminent release and extending his good wishes. The Chrisleys, who have captivated audiences since 2014 with their show and subsequent spin-offs, find themselves at the center of a polarized narrative surrounding legal injustices and political favoritism.
This announcement marks the second pardon mentioned by Trump within just two days, following his decision to pardon former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of fraud and bribery. Jenkins, an unwavering Trump supporter, was sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of accepting substantial bribes to improperly appoint untrained individuals as law enforcement officers.
US President Donald Trump is set to issue a pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley, popular stars of the reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," following the recent Fox News appearance of their daughter, Savannah Chrisley. The couple gained fame through their portrayal as property tycoons in Nashville and Atlanta but were convicted in June 2022 on multiple charges, including tax evasion and bank fraud, amounting to over $36 million (£26.6 million).
The Chrisleys first faced indictment in 2019 and underwent a three-week trial that concluded with a guilty verdict for fraud and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors revealed that the couple fabricated documents to mislead community banks, using the funds obtained for luxury items and vacations, even resorting to new loans to repay old debts. After their lavish spending and subsequent bankruptcy filing, they attempted to conceal income from their television earnings to dodge a sizable tax obligation.
During the trial, the Chrisleys blamed a former employee for their troubles but were nonetheless convicted, with Todd receiving a 12-year sentence and Julie facing seven years. Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, also faced conviction and a three-year sentence for his involvement.
Recently, Savannah Chrisley addressed the situation publicly, voicing her perspective at the 2024 Republican National Convention and describing her parents as victims of an unjust legal system influenced by political affiliations. In her interview on Fox News with Lara Trump, Savannah claimed their prosecution was tainted by partisan motives and echoed sentiments about a "two-faced justice system."
In a video shared by White House aide Margo Martin, Trump was seen reaching out to the Chrisley children, expressing hopes for their imminent release and extending his good wishes. The Chrisleys, who have captivated audiences since 2014 with their show and subsequent spin-offs, find themselves at the center of a polarized narrative surrounding legal injustices and political favoritism.
This announcement marks the second pardon mentioned by Trump within just two days, following his decision to pardon former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of fraud and bribery. Jenkins, an unwavering Trump supporter, was sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of accepting substantial bribes to improperly appoint untrained individuals as law enforcement officers.
