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The Chrisley family is holding a press conference in Nashville following the presidential pardons of Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax evasion and fraud. The family, known from the reality TV show 'Chrisley Knows Best,' is addressing the media amid ongoing questions about their future and potential return to television, after their legal convictions and subsequent pardon by President Trump.
Chase Chrisley expressed gratitude after President Trump announced plans to pardon his parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of bank fraud and sentenced to prison. The pardons, part of Trump's recent clemency actions, are expected to be signed soon, offering the family a second chance amid ongoing debates about justice and presidential pardons.
President Trump announced he will fully pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted of financial crimes including tax evasion and bank fraud, citing their treatment as unjust and politically motivated. The Chrisleys, known for their show 'Chrisley Knows Best,' were sentenced to prison for defrauding banks of over $30 million and evading taxes, but their supporters argue their case was a victimization of a weaponized justice system. The pardon is part of Trump's broader use of clemency to address grievances against perceived political persecution.
Savannah Chrisley spoke outside the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta before her parents' hearing, expressing hope and prayer for a favorable outcome. Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of "Chrisley Knows Best," were convicted of various financial crimes and sentenced to prison in 2022. Their appeal hearing took place on April 19, 2024, with supporters, including family members and fans, present. The couple's accountant, Peter Tarantino, is also appealing his sentence.