Todd and Julie Chrisley Discuss Tax Evasion Sentencing Previously Recorded ‘Chrisley Confession’

Todd and Julie Chrisley released a previously recorded podcast episode two days after they were convicted in a tax evasion case and sentenced to a combined 19 years in federal prison.

Taking on the popular “Chrisley Confessions” podcast for an episode that dropped Wednesday, Julie kicked off the episode.

Relying on her faith, Julie explained that she looked to God and religious sermons to help her through this time. “I know in my heart that I am a Christian. I know that I believe God works miracles…but I still have this fear,” she said. continued.

Todd and Julie go on to say that despite the legal situation, they are learning the lessons God is giving them by “putting them off” and “remembering where they came from.” explained.

Todd then spoke about how fame has hurt him and his family over the years. “We had a very good life here, but it wasn’t the life you wanted to continue once you were in. People would knock on our doors at night, and we’d be on the interstate. He didn’t like being chased to take pictures: “I know the problems I have with it and the fears I have about it.”

The couple continued to explain that they are closer and more connected than ever, despite the looming sentencing. You just can’t get over it, and a lot of the time relationships fall apart because everything is stressful, the pressure is on, and people aren’t getting along.

Throughout the podcast episode, Todd and Julie sound resilient in the face of hardships. They talk about the ‘fire’ and ‘worst’ of life they’re going through, but they’re staying strong for their children. doesn’t mean that God hasn’t seen it and God won’t show it in his time,” Todd said.

About six months after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and tax evasion, the “Chrisley Knows Best” star announced on Monday that Todd had 12 years each, and Julie The comments made on a recent episode of the podcast are the first time the couple has revealed their exact feelings about the sentence.

Chrisley’s family issued a statement Tuesday through family attorney Alex Little of Burr & Forman LLP, telling ET that Monday’s sentencing was a “difficult day” for the whole family.

“But Todd and Julie are people of conviction, and that conviction gives them the power to appeal to their convictions,” the statement continued. “Their trial was marred by serious and repeated mistakes, including the government lying to jurors about the taxes the couple paid. Based on these issues, we are optimistic about the future.”

First ever three-judge panel Judge Rachel Juarez, star of the CBS show “Hot Bench,” told ET that the jail sentence for the troubled couple was exactly what most legal experts expected. I said yes. Juarez, who wasn’t involved in Chrisleys’ federal lawsuit, nor is he associated with his real-life TV star, said the prison sentence was significant but fell within the range prosecutors recommend (17 1/2 years to 22 years for him). said far from it. Todd and Julie from 10 to 12 and a half years.

Juarez said the Chrisleys’ lack of remorse also played a role.

“I think the unwillingness to show responsibility was perfectly reflected in the ruling,” Juarez said. “According to the judge and prosecutor, not only did the two men not admit responsibility, they also blamed others. Not only is it that Chrisley had third parties give false testimony on their behalf to claim responsibility for what Chrisley actually did. .”

A federal judge in the case recommended that Julie serve her sentence at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Tallahassee. This facility is the same 755-capacity facility where disgraced former socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is serving his prison sentence. Todd is set to finish his sentence at FCI Pensacola. FCI Pensacola, once called a “relaxed” facility, is essentially a “camp”-like minimum security prison.

The aftermath of the conviction and subsequent prison sentence affected the family in many ways. Following these rulings, ET learned that her Chrisleys shows, including “Chrisley Knows Best,” were unlikely to happen., It will continue, as will the other two reality programs related to the Chrisley family.

According to a source close to Chrisley Knows Best, USA Network has several season 10 episodes of the show filmed before the trial, which is set to air next year.

Additionally, “Growing Up Chrisley,” which focuses on Todd and Julie’s two children, Chase and Savannah, has also been canceled, Deadline reports.

ET also learned that “Love Limo,” a real-life dating series Todd was supposed to host, was given the green light just weeks before the trial, but it’s unlikely production will go ahead.

And on a recent episode of the “Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley” podcast, Savannah broke down while revealing that she might gain custody of her younger brothers, Grayson, 16, and Chloe, 10.

“I came home Tuesday and have custody of a 16-year-old and a 10-year-old,” she says tearfully. “And we spend our first Thanksgiving not as a family.”

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