Todd and Julie Chrisley are both serving long prison sentences. The reality TV show couple from Chrisley Knows Best are serving a combined 19-year sentence on tax and fraud convictions. However, it looks like they won’t have to serve their full sentences. This is good news for Todd and Julie and their fans.
Here is what changed with the couple’s prison sentence.
Todd and Julie Chrisley have release dates moved up
Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to a combined 19 years after a court found them guilty of tax evasion and fraud. However, the release date has been moved up somehow and the couple will both serve less time than expected. The Chrisley Knows Best stars received their sentence in an Atlanta federal court in November 2022. Their crimes were reportedly for defrauding banks of more than $30 million. They allegedly provided fake financial statements making it look like they had more wealth than they really did.
The prosecutors said they used these loans to buy expensive cars, take big vacations, and live a lifestyle they didn’t have the money for. In the meantime, they hid their money from the IRS so they didn’t have to pay taxes. The sentencing was 12 years for Todd and Julie received seven years. They reported to prison in January 2023.
This means Todd Chrisley would remain behind bars until 2034 and Julie until 2030. However, their release dates are not in those years. Based on information provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmake Tracker system, Todd (register number 72600-019) has a release date of January 22, 2033. Julie (register number 72601-019) has a release date of October 19, 2028. This means Todd gets out two years earlier than expected and Julie goes home after just five and a half years served.
There is also a chance that the Chrisley Knows Best couple gets out even sooner if they remain model prisoners and get time reduced for good behavior. Federal inmates can receive 54 days a year of good conduct time. They can also get time taken off for completing certain programs while in prison.
Todd and Julie Chrisley still appealing conviction
While the early releases are great news, Todd and Julie Chrisley are still appealing their original court decision. The couple still proclaims their innocence. Their attorney has also stated that their constitutional rights were violated and they didn’t receive a fair trial.
Their attorney also said that their living conditions in prison are terrible, with both living in 100-degree temperatures in prisons that are not following the law regarding safe living conditions. Savannah Chrisley has also commented on this and she said Julie is having a harder time behind bars than her dad.
