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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Todd Chrisley Breaks Years-Long Instagram Hiatus With Proud Dad Post
Todd Chrisley is social media active again, marking his return with double celebrations! The "Chrisley Knows Best" alum made a splashy comeback on Instagram in honor of his youngest son, Grayson, who achieved an academic milestone. The last time the proud dad updated the page was in December 2022, before his incarceration. Todd Chrisley regained his freedom on May 27 after he and his wife, Julie Chrisley, received full pardons from President Donald Trump. The couple reported to prison in 2023 following their guilty verdict on bank fraud and tax evasion charges. Todd finally marked his return home, weeks after regaining his freedom, by celebrating his son's academic achievement. He updated his Instagram page on Thursday, June 12, with a newsletter that revealed Grayson made the University of Alabama Dean's List for Spring Semester 2025. The doting dad could not contain his joy in the post's caption, boasting about his son's excellence. "God is good all the time, @graysonchrisley. I love you to the moon and back, and we couldn't be more proud," Todd began before diving into Grayson's stellar qualities. "You have shown great character and fortitude and stood with your lord and savior amidst the fire and came out the other side never smelling of smoke," he continued, seemingly referencing his time in prison. Todd also hailed Grayson as "proof of God's word," imploring him always to stand tall and true. Todd's post generated over 50k likes and hundreds of comments from fans, who celebrated his newfound freedom and Grayson's achievement. As many flooded him with their love and support, the Chrisley family patriarch responded by liking some comments. One of the comments he gave the red heart read: "YES, God always has the last say. The government and society tried to destroy this family, BUT their faith led them to prove all yall wrong. I love this & I love them." Another commenter echoed similar sentiments that received Todd's acknowledgment. The IG user applauded Grayson for his amazing features while applauding the efforts of Todd and Julie's oldest daughter, Savannah, for keeping her younger siblings in check. "Savannah really did a fantastic job holding everything down and on track so that everyone, including her, can flourish and be free," the fan wrote. As stated, Todd and Julie regained their freedom after Trump handed them full pardons on May 27. The president announced that he had forgiven the couple over a phone call with their children, Savannah and Grayson. PEOPLE reported that Grayson marked his parents' release from prison on his Instagram Stories, resharing a post detailing Trump's pardons. He expressed his happiness underneath the update, writing, "PRAISE GOD!!!! Thank you Mr. President for bringing my family back." Grayson's love for the politician continued in a separate post where he declared, "Trump knows best." His excitement was understandable, given how much the POTUS sympathized with his family during their phone call. Trump described Todd and Julie's incarceration as a "terrible thing" and hoped they would make good use of their second chance. Three years before making the Dean's list, Grayson nearly suffered severe injuries after a ghastly car crash. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the accident occurred in November 2022 on Saturday around 5:30 pm on I-65 in Nashville. Grayson was driving his Ford F-150 when he rear-ended a Dodge pickup truck. It was unclear how the accident happened, but police reports noted the other car had been in heavy standstill traffic when the media personality collided with it. First responders at the scene attempted to gather information from Grayson; however, he was unable to explain the situation. He was suspected to have a head injury, leading to his leaving the scene in the back of an ambulance. Meanwhile, the Dodge pickup truck suffered injuries but declined treatment. The Chrisleys were not the only ones ecstatic about Trump's pardons, as one of their attorneys saw an influx of new clients. The Blast shared that Jay Surgent had been bombarded with calls and emails from families with people behind bars. These hopeful clients hoped to get a presidential pardon for their loved ones like the Chrisleys and turned to Surgent for help. He addressed his overnight fame in a recent interview, claiming he got "three to five hundred emails a day." Additionally, the calls were so overwhelming that Surgent noted he might get a new cell phone. Despite the significant amount of communication from people desperate for his services, the attorney stressed that he was grateful for the growth of his business. Here's to hoping the Chrisleys have nothing but good times ahead of them.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The TRUTH behind Julie Chrisley's dramatic prison release transformation
Reality star Julie Chrisley is already turning heads with her new look just weeks after she was released from prison - and beauty experts are weighing in to share exactly what she has had done since coming home. Spoiler alert - it looks like she may have already hit the Botox clinic. On May 27, Julie and husband Todd received the news of a lifetime as President Donald Trump announced that he would be fully pardoning the both of them as they were serving time for tax evasion and bank fraud. Julie was originally sentenced to seven years, while her husband received a 12-year sentence. However, last year, her sentence was reduced by 14 months. The reality star couple was found guilty in July 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. The Chrisleys were also found guilty of tax evasion by hiding their earnings while showcasing an extravagant lifestyle. Todd, 56, was held at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie, 52, was at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. When Julie finally emerged from prison recently, she was spotted sporting brown and gray locks, which was a huge change from her usual coiffed blonde 'do. Over the weekend, Julie was spotted in her local Tennessee Target store with a dramatic, brand-new look as she posed for selfies with two fans, who later posted the images to TikTok It appears that she was unable to keep her blonde color while she was in prison, as it completely grew out. Later, her son revealed she did not want to go back to blonde following her pardon - but it appears the Chrisley Knows Best star has had a change of heart since then. Over the weekend, Julie was spotted in her local Tennessee Target store with a dramatic, brand-new look as she posed for selfies with two fans, who later posted the images to TikTok. Her shoulder-length hair was a bright blonde, featuring delicate highlights and a cool undertone, looking perfectly blown-out. Julie showed off her glowing complexion with a touch of makeup, wearing bronze eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and sporting clear gloss. She opted for a chic blue blouse, light bell-bottom jeans, and completed the look with a pair of brown sandals. It was a drastic change from her immediate post-prison appearance, and now, a cosmetic injector is weighing in to FEMAIL about exactly what the star has had done since she is no longer being behind bars. According to triple-board certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Founder of The Surgeonista, Dr. Gina Maccarone, it appears that Julie's hair wasn't the only thing she changed up. 'It appears she may have had some dermal fillers in the temples, cheeks, under-eye area, and around the mouth, along with what looks like a Botox brow lift,' Dr. Maccarone told exclusively. 'Julie's face looks fuller and less hollow, with fewer creases in the areas I mentioned — more plump overall!' Dr. Maccarone continued about the star's new appearance. 'Her brows also appear more lifted compared to the before photo, which could be the result of a subtle Botox lift.' Daily Mail reached out to Julie Chrisley's reps for comment. Thankfully, for those fans who want to see more of the family, they will be returning to reality TV in a new series on Lifetime, according to People. The show was supposed to chronicle the family's life as they dealt with their parents being incarcerated, but things might take a turn now that they've been released. Since arriving home from prison, it seems like the family has been enjoying their time together, something their daughter, Savannah, has spoken about on her podcast. She revealed that she made her parents a hearty, homecooked meal for their first night back. 'I made steaks, pastas, salads, potatoes — we had a smorgasbord,' the 27-year-old 'MAGA Barbie' revealed on her PodcastOne show Unlocked Tuesday (pre-taped Friday). 'My parents enjoyed it and loved it.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alice Marie Johnson Addresses Julie Chrisley, Todd Chrisley's Pardons
Originally appeared on E! Online The Chrisleys worked for their release. After Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison following unexpected presidential pardons from Donald Trump, the White House credits their daughter Savannah Chrisley for the decision. 'The celebrity part really didn't play a role in this,' Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson shared on NewsNation Live May 29. 'I'm going to say that if they did not have a daughter like Savannah who was out there fighting for them, they would not have been pardoned.' 'These are everyday Americans who deserve a second chance,' she continued. 'I've really been looking at those who pose no safety risk, don't have victims of violent crimes. These people need to be returned to their families. They really get a chance to have a second shot at life.' Alice commended Savannah, 27, for stepping up since her parents—who also share 28-year-old son Chase Chrisley, as well as Todd and ex-wife Teresa Terry's kids Lindsie Chrisley, 35, and Kyle Chrisley, 33—were convicted of tax evasion and wire fraud in 2022. More from E! Online How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid Reveal Secret Half-Sister Aydan Nix Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Release 'This woman has worked relentlessly for her parents,' she said. 'I know that everyone in prison wishes they had an advocate like Savannah Chrisley.' The Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley host—the legal guardian of her younger siblings Grayson, 18, and Chloe, 11, since their arrest—had brought visibility to her parents' case, as well as appealing the decision with the courts. After years of advocacy, Alice—whose sentence was commuted by Trump in 2018 after Kim Kardashian's criminal justice reform campaign—revealed that it was their eldest daughter who first received the news. 'I was there with the president when he called them, so he was the one who told them,' she explained. 'He called Savannah to let her know that her parents were being set free.' Savannah shared insight into the emotional experience, telling E! News in a statement, 'For the past two and a half years, I've done everything in my power to fight for my parents' freedom and bring them home.' 'This moment is the answer to countless prayers, and I am beyond grateful to President Trump for seeing the truth and restoring my family,' she wrote. 'Today is a victory for our family, but the fight against wrongful convictions and injustice within our prison system is far from over. I will continue to use my voice and platform to advocate for those who do not have one.' Keep reading for a closer look at Todd and Julie's legal saga, and tune into E! on June 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to catch up on Chrisley Knows Best. Indicted on Tax Evasion and Other ChargesTodd and Julie Found GuiltySentenced to Multiple Years in PrisonStarting Their SentencesNo ContactTodd Details Filthy Prison ConditionsSavannah Chrisley Speaks OutJulie's Prison Sentence OverturnedA Tearful ApologyPresident Donald Trump Pardons the Chrisleys
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump to Pardon Reality Show Couple Todd and Julie Chrisley
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to grant full pardons to Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best. The couple rose to fame portraying a tight-knit, faith-centered Southern family enjoying an extravagant lifestyle. In 2022, they were convicted of defrauding banks in the Atlanta out of more than $30 million and evading taxes. The pardons come amid Trump's broader pattern of granting clemency to high-profile allies and supporters, sparking renewed debate over the use of presidential pardon powers. In a social media post, the White House said Trump personally called their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, to deliver the news, quipping, "Trump Knows Best!" Savannah could be heard on the call thanking the president. Newsweek has reached out to Savannah Chrisley via her real estate company via email Tuesday night for comment. Why It Matters The decision to pardon the Chrisleys adds to Trump's record of using executive clemency for politically aligned figures and public personalities. On Monday, t he president pardoned Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff, who was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud and bribery. The president also recently granted a pardon to Paul Walczak, a Florida health care executive convicted on tax charges. His mother played a role in revealing the contents of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden. What to Know The Chrisleys were found guilty in 2022 of submitting fraudulent documents to secure tens of millions in loans, then using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle including luxury cars, designer clothing and real estate. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie Chrisley to seven; they were also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution. Prosecutors said Todd had also filed for bankruptcy and abandoned more than $20 million in unpaid loans. An appellate court later upheld their convictions but returned Julie's case to the lower court for resentencing due to an error in how her sentence was calculated. The Chrisley case has gained significant media attention not only because of the couple's celebrity status but also due to claims by their legal team and supporters that they were unfairly targeted for their values and visibility. Savannah Chrisley said at the 2024 Republican National Convention that prosecutors referred to the family as the "Trumps of the South" — a comparison she said she wears "as a badge of honor." In February, Savannah told People magazine that she hoped Trump would pardon her parents. "I know that I am going through the proper channels to do so, and I'm going to bring as much awareness to it as possible because these things should not happen," she told the outlet. "We thought it was going to end differently," she continued. "We had lawyers who had told us it was going to end differently. We stood in the truth, and we stood in what we knew to be the truth. We saw the corruption in Fulton County. We saw how the judge handled the case. We just saw all of it and we're like, 'There's no way. There's no way it's going to end this way.' But it did," she added. What People Are Saying "Your parents are going to be free and clean... I hope that we can do it by tomorrow." He added that they had received "pretty harsh treatment." The Chrisleys' attorney, Alex Little, praised the decision, saying it:"corrects a deep injustice" and accusing the government of targeting the couple due to "conservative values and high profile." Lance Wilson, director of communications and policy for the Anti Police-Terror Project, posted on X, formerly Twitter,"The Chrisleys defrauded banks out of $36 million—and they're walking away after serving just a fraction of their time. Meanwhile, there are Black folks serving life for stealing a pack of gum. That's not justice. That's white privilege—and exactly who Trump protects." What's Next The White House has not yet issued the official paperwork, but an administration official confirmed to the Associated Press the pardons are imminent. Once signed, the pardons would nullify the Chrisleys' convictions and eliminate the remaining prison time and financial penalties. For the Chrisley family, it marks the beginning of a new chapter — one focused on what their attorney called "healing and rebuilding." This is developing news and will be updated as more information is available. Update: 5/27/25, 5:34 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information and remarks. Update: 5/27/25, 5:46 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
Fox News
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Savannah Chrisley says she 'lost some deals' over Trump support, conservative beliefs
Savannah Chrisley opened up about how speaking out about her conservative political views impacted her career. In July 2024, the 27-year-old TV personality gave a speech at the Republican National Convention where she endorsed now-President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election, saying that her family being branded the "Trumps of the South" was a "badge of honor." Chrisley has also frequently voiced her support for Trump and his Make America Great Again movement on her social media. The former "Chrisley Knows Best" star recently revealed that she plans to seek a presidential pardon from Trump for her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, who remain incarcerated after being convicted of federal bank fraud and tax evasion. During a recent interview with People magazine, Chrisley admitted that publicly sharing her conservative beliefs came with a price. "I lost some deals when I came out politically on why I stood for what I stood for," she said. Chrisley told People her podcast "Unlocked" has helped her support her family financially and has enabled her to have a "louder voice" when expressing her political views. "It's giving me a job to provide for my family, and that's the number one thing that I'm so grateful for," said Chrisley, who became the legal guardian of her sister Chloe, 12, and brother Grayson, 18, when her parents went to prison. However, she explained that her outspokenness has limited her income since she has been told that advertisers 'don't want to touch conservative.'" "That was a tough thing for me because once again, I was being forced in a hole of — do I stand for what I believe in, or do I feed my family. Which one? We should never live in a world where your job is in jeopardy, because of [a] difference of beliefs," Chrisley told People. "It should never be that way and unfortunately, it was," she continued. "You can have differences of opinions and beliefs, and still voice your stance on something." Regardless of losing out on lucrative contracts, Chrisley said, "It was all worth it." Chrisley also told People that it was also important for her to set an example for Grayson and Chloe as she didn't want them to grow up believing that they had to hide their views or give into pressure from others. "It was all worth it." Chrisley is also working with the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). She serves as the organization's senior fellow for criminal justice reform and hosted a CPAC event at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate last November. Looking back, Chrisley said that she was galvanized to speak out after her parents were sentenced to prison. The former reality stars are currently serving out their combined 19-year prison sentence at separate facilities in Kentucky and Florida. Each reported to prison in January 2023 after being convicted in November 2022. "Probably a year after my parents left, I just became very outspoken, because I knew nothing about our criminal justice system," Chrisley recalled. "I honestly thought bad people go to prison. That's what I thought. And that is so far from the truth." "I grew up in the South, where you live, breathe, and die for our country. You respect our flag, you respect our nation. You respect our police force. You believe everything that they say it is. And now, I don't. I believe nothing," she continued. "My eyes have been opened to what actually happens in our criminal justice system, how broken it is." "When I started realizing these things, I just knew I can't stay silent about it any longer. I have to come out about it."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
