What Happened To Todd Chrisley? Is Todd Chrisley In Jail? Why Was Todd Chrisley Arrested? Where Is Todd Chrisley Now?
by C Hariharan
Updated Feb 28, 2023
What Happened To Todd Chrisley?
Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the USA reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," have begun serving their sentences after being convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion last year. The couple reported separating prisons on Tuesday, with Todd serving his 12-year sentence at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida, while Julie will spend seven years at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Is Todd Chrisley In Jail?
Yes, Todd Chrisley is currently in jail, serving his 12-year sentence at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida. This is a minimum security prison camp that houses a total of 339 inmates, with dormitory-style housing and a low staff-to-inmate ratio. Inmates at these facilities may provide labor to the main prison and participate in off-site work programs. Julie Chrisley, on the other hand, will be serving her sentence at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Why Was Todd Chrisley Arrested?
The Chrisleys were indicted in 2019 on 12 counts, including tax evasion, conspiracy, bank fraud, and wire fraud. The couple was accused of defrauding community banks in the Atlanta area to obtain over $30 million in personal loans before the launch of their first television show in 2014. They submitted false documents to obtain the loans and then used the money to purchase cars, clothes, real estate, and travel. They then used new loans to pay back the old ones. Following their convictions, the couple planned to fight their convictions, but their request to delay the start of their prison sentences as they appeal the case was denied.
Todd Chrisley Kids
Todd Chrisley has two adult children from a previous marriage, and he and Julie Chrisley have three children together: Chase Chrisley, Savannah Chrisley, and Greyson Chrisley. They also had custody of their 10-year-old granddaughter, Chloe. The family has starred in "Chrisley Knows Best" and several spin-off shows since 2014.
Where Is Todd Chrisley Now?
Todd Chrisley is currently serving his sentence at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida. However, plans for Julie Chrisley's incarceration have changed. She was initially expected to be housed near Todd at Federal Correctional Institution Marianna but was shifted to the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, which allows for medical and/or mental health care. It is unclear if the couple will continue to fight their convictions and appeal the case.
What Happened To Todd Chrisley - FAQs
They were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion.
Todd is serving his time at a minimum-security prison in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie is serving her sentence at a Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
They were each sentenced to different facilities based on their individual circumstances.
It is a reality TV show that follows the lives of the Chrisley family, who have been featured on the show since 2014.
Yes, following their sentencing, their lawyer said they planned to fight their convictions, but a judge denied their request to delay the start of their prison sentences.