Todd and Julie Chrisley want to ‘expose the truth' about life in prison in new reality show
The couple was convicted in 2022 of tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the IRS, with Julie also found guilty of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
They were released from prison in May after being pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The trailer for the new show indicates emotional family reunions and suggests the couple will openly discuss their arrest and time incarcerated.
Since their release, Todd and Julie have also been co-hosting a podcast, where Julie has claimed to have developed a lung condition due to black mold and asbestos in prison.
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