Todd and Julie Chrisley have achieved success in the midst of their prison terms, scoring a major victory in a lawsuit alleging that the State of Georgia committed misconduct in their investigation.
Currently serving prison terms for their part in a significant bank fraud and tax evasion scheme, the Chrisleys have shown unwavering resilience throughout the process. Notably, they had previously successfully obtained a reduced sentence in a separate legal battle.
Todd & Julie Chrisley Signal Legal Victory Turns the tide
In a surprising turn of events, the Chrisleys’ attorney, Alex Little of Burr & Forman LLP, announced a $1 million settlement from the state of Georgia. The decision settles their 2019 federal lawsuit against Joshua Waites, the former Director of Special Investigations for the state Department of Revenue.
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Little emphasized the unusual nature of the Chrisleys’ criminal case, stating, “We’ve been saying for months that the criminal case against the Chrisleys is very unusual and has real problems. This settlement is an encouraging sign.”
He further informed People Magazine that “it is almost unprecedented for one side of the government to pay defendants money while the other side fights to keep them in prison.”
The legal saga began when the couple, who were cleared of state tax evasion charges in Georgia, took legal action against Waites in October 2019. Their lawsuit accuses him of “specifically targeting” prominent families in state tax evasion cases.
Documents obtained by the outlet assert that Waites’ charges are “a shocking example of how an unruly public servant can abuse his position and violate the rights of innocent citizens for reasons that have more to do with getting publicity and money for his position than enforcing the law.”
This legal victory comes as a string of good fortune for the Chrisleys, coinciding with Julie’s 51st birthday. Despite celebrating it in challenging conditions inside the prison walls, the reality TV star’s birthday has a heartbreaking meaning — a desire to free him from the confines of the prison walls.
The parents of the family face the new year with confidence, drawing strength from the love and support of their family to see them through. In honor of her special day, sources revealed that Julie received a touching visit in her Kentucky prison from her children, Savannah and Grayson, along with her granddaughter, Chloe.
Their family lawyer highlighted her strength and determination, stating, “Julie is strong and optimistic and definitely does not want to be behind bars for her birthday. He hopes that with the appeal, this will be the last birthday he spends in a bar.”
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Little also shared that the scheduled date for the couple’s oral arguments has been moved to April 2024, describing the complicated process as akin to “the Supreme Court arguing with different judges.”
Todd And Julie Set For Early Release With Reduced Sentences
Prior to their recent good fortune, the celebrity couple opened up about their previous prison stints. Todd and Julie are set to be released earlier than their originally planned date, marking a significant development in their legal saga.
After their trial in May 2022, lasting nearly three weeks, the “Chrisley Knows Best” star received a combined 19-year prison sentence in November of the same year. Despite launching an appeal, they reported to prison on January 17.
However, it seems that their good behavior caused them to take a good turn in their situation. The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ online inmate search system indicates that Todd is scheduled for release from the Federal Prison Camp [FPC] in Pensacola, Florida, on January 22, 2033 —almost two years earlier than the end date of his original 12-year sentence.
Likewise, Julie’s sentence was reduced by 14 months, with her expected release from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington now set for October 19, 2028.
The good news comes after Todd’s attempts to quarantine at home due to the challenging conditions at FPC Pensacola were unsuccessful.
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The “Growing Up Chrisley” star’s legal representative, Jay Surgent, cited bias from a prison employee as the reason before expressing his disappointment, stating, “It’s very, very unfortunate, and the matter is now being investigated internally, and we feel as though there is no reason why he should not be processed, even during his prison term.”
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