Julie Chrisley’s appeal for a shorter prison sentence has been denied, and she will continue to serve seven years for bank fraud and tax evasion, leaving her daughter Savannah devastated. A federal judge refused to hand the disgraced TV star a more lenient sentence despite her appeal. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals claimed her initial judgment was miscalculated and did not find evidence proving her full involvement in the bank fraud scheme. This news has left Savannah in ruins as she had prepared a grand party for her mother’s anticipated release, and the family is worried that her continuous talking about the case may harm their parents’ chances.
Savannah, 27, was confident that her mother would be freed, and she had planned a grand celebration. However, the denial of a shorter sentence has dashed her hopes and left her crushed. Savannah is angry that Anna Delvey, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars with an ankle monitor, seemingly for worse crimes, while Julie continues to serve her sentence. The family has advised her to tone down her rhetoric and discussions about the case. Julie, dressed in a navy blue prison uniform, apologized for her actions at her resentencing, expressing regret for the toll her imprisonment has taken on her loved ones.
Julie and her husband Todd were found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million and tax evasion by hiding their earnings. They began serving their sentences in January 2023 after having them reduced in September 2023. Savannah has been vocal about the difficult conditions her parents have faced behind bars, particularly the extreme heat at Julie’s Kentucky prison, which has caused her to become physically ill. She has spoken out against the inhumane treatment prisoners endure due to lack of air conditioning.
Savannah has taken her efforts to raise awareness to the Republican National Convention, accusing the prosecution and conviction of her parents as being based on their public profile and conservative beliefs. She likened their situation to that of Trump during his hush money trial with Stormy Daniels, with the goal of garnering sympathy and hopefully securing a release from President Trump. Julie and Todd became known for their reality show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which was abruptly canceled following their convictions. The couple’s legal issues stemmed from an investigation by the Department of Justice into fraudulent loans and tax evasion.
The denial of Julie Chrisley’s appeal and continued prison sentence has deeply affected her daughter Savannah and the rest of the family. Despite the setbacks, Savannah has been outspoken about the harsh conditions her parents face in prison and has sought to raise awareness and support for their case. The family continues to navigate the challenges brought about by the legal troubles of Julie and Todd Chrisley, who have faced significant repercussions for their involvement in bank fraud and tax evasion.
