Todd and Julie Chrisley rose to fame as the stars of Chrisley Knows Best, the hit USA Network reality series that premiered in 2014.
The show followed the wealthy family's lavish lifestyle in Georgia and Tennessee, with Todd's outspoken personality, strict parenting style, and close-knit family dynamics becoming its trademark.
Over 10 seasons, the Chrisleys became some of reality television's most recognizable faces, with their popularity spawning the spin-off series Growing Up Chrisley, centered on their children Chase and Savannah.
As Todd and Julie continued building their television image, federal investigators were quietly assembling a case against the couple behind the scenes.
In 2019, Todd and Julie were indicted on charges including bank fraud, wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy.
Prosecutors alleged that they had submitted falsified financial documents to secure more than $30 million in loans from community banks, using the money to fund the extravagant lifestyle showcased on television.
They were also accused of concealing income from the IRS and attempting to evade taxes through a series of fraudulent financial transactions.
After a three-week federal trial, a jury found both Todd and Julie guilty in June 2022.
The show followed the wealthy family's lavish lifestyle in Georgia and Tennessee, with Todd's outspoken personality, strict parenting style, and close-knit family dynamics becoming its trademark.
Over 10 seasons, the Chrisleys became some of reality television's most recognizable faces, with their popularity spawning the spin-off series Growing Up Chrisley, centered on their children Chase and Savannah.
As Todd and Julie continued building their television image, federal investigators were quietly assembling a case against the couple behind the scenes.
In 2019, Todd and Julie were indicted on charges including bank fraud, wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy.
Prosecutors alleged that they had submitted falsified financial documents to secure more than $30 million in loans from community banks, using the money to fund the extravagant lifestyle showcased on television.
They were also accused of concealing income from the IRS and attempting to evade taxes through a series of fraudulent financial transactions.
After a three-week federal trial, a jury found both Todd and Julie guilty in June 2022.
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Later that year, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison while Julie received a seven-year sentence, with the couple reporting to separate correctional facilities in January 2023.
Their convictions abruptly ended Chrisley Knows Best, bringing the long-running reality series to a close.
After serving just over two years behind bars, Todd and Julie were granted full presidential pardons by President Donald Trump in May 2025 following a high-profile campaign led by their daughter, Savannah, who had publicly argued that her parents were unfairly prosecuted.
The pardons led to their immediate release after they had served roughly 28 months in prison.
Rather than stepping away from the spotlight, the Chrisleys quickly returned to television and public life.
Later in 2025, the couple documented their lives after prison in Lifetime's docuseries The Chrisleys: Back to Reality, giving viewers an inside look at their adjustment to life after incarceration.
They also relaunched their podcast as Chrisley Confessions 2.0, where they regularly discuss their legal battle, prison experiences, marriage, and family life.
In 2026, the couple filed a lawsuit against their former defense attorneys, alleging legal misconduct that they claim contributed to their convictions, while maintaining their innocence.