Todd and Julie Chrisley, once the charismatic couple behind the popular reality programme “Chrisley Knows Best”, found themselves in the middle of a criminal case. In 2022, they had been convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, accused of defrauding banks out of over $30 million and hiding income from the IRS. This brought about Todd receiving a 12-year jail sentence and Julie a 7-year sentence.
Both started out serving their duration in January 2023, with Todd imprisoned at Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida and Julie at Federal Medical Center Lexington in Kentucky.
If you are here for the latest update on the Chrisleys’ legal journey and what is next for the reality TV couple, then your curiosity will meet its desire in this blog. Keep reading!
Julie Chrisley’s Resentencing: A Legal Twist
In June 2024, a federal appeals court discovered a legal mistake in the calculation of Julie Chrisley’s sentence, leading to a resentencing hearing. Despite hopes for a downsized sentence, the judge upheld the initial 84-month (7-year) sentence in September 2024.
Julie publicly apologized at some stage in the hearing, expressing remorse for her acts and the effect on her circle of relatives. Additionally, her supervised release period was multiplied from 3 to 5 years, a change later mentioned as a judicial error by federal prosecutors.
Current Status and Release Dates
As of May 2025, Todd Chrisley is serving his sentence with a projected release date on April 7, 2032. Whereas, Julie Chrisley, despite her resentencing complaints, stays on track for release on Jan 8, 2028. The couple’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley, has been vocal about her parents’ situation, labeling the felony results as injustices and advocating for their release.
Savannah has taken the case of her parents to the top and appealed to the present president, Donald Trump, for a pardon on her parents’ behalf. She even spoke at the Republican National Convention in July 2025 to claim their cause.
As of this date, Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley are completing their punishment in their respective prisons.
Family Dynamics Amid Imprisonment
The Chrisley family’s dynamics had been substantially stricken by Todd and Julie’s imprisonment. Savannah has taken on the duty of worrying for her younger siblings, Grayson and Chloe. She has expressed the emotional toll of missing major family occasions and believes that reintegration after her dad and mom’s release will require in-depth therapy to deal with unresolved issues.
Looking Ahead
The Chrisleys plan to appeal their convictions, with their legal team focusing on challenging aspects of the original trial. Meanwhile, the family remains looking forward to a positive outcome and eventual reunification.
