Todd and Julie Chrisley speak out after being found guilty of bank fraud and more

For years they have been known as the most beautiful fathers to ever appear on reality TV, but now Todd and Julie Chrisley are known for something a little more serious. In 2019 they were charged with 12 counts of banking, tax and electronic fraud and Julie was also charged with obstruction of justice. Finally, in a trial in Atlanta last month, the couple was found guilty of such charges by a jury of their peers. And now they are talking about their feelings about the situation.

The Chrisley knows best the stars dropped the idea during an episode of their Lifetime podcast, Chrisley’s confession (opens in a new tab), after a break of a few weeks. Todd Chrisley, who was accused at trial by a co-conspirator / former business partner of having a romance with him, preceded his statement that they would not be able to discuss the allegations directly. (The two still intend to appeal the guilty verdict.) However, he shared what they are relying on right now, saying:

For the most part, Julie Chrisley has left her husband for 26 years to deal with their current situation. However, she echoed her gratitude to her fan base and need for prayers. She said:

At the trial, it emerged that the reality TV duo had apparently defrauded banks by inflating their loan application earnings over the years, earning more than $ 30 million in some accounts. As a result, they now face up to 30 years in prison and it is understandable that their families are taking this dire situation very badly. Todd Chrisley said his children, including a 16-year-old son and 9-year-old granddaughter who are still in his care right now, are doing “the best they can.” Chrisley went on to say that there have been a lot of tears, heartache and confusion from his brood. Apparently they are “trying to figure out how we are here now”.

Last week, Todd and Julie Chrisley’s daughter Savannah broke her silence about her legal troubles. She complained that the judicial system “failed” her parents and that the guilty verdict even led her to question her faith in God. But she added that she is now more optimistic, saying that “the the fight is not over. “

Likewise, Todd Chrisley’s daughter Lindsie from a previous marriage said after the trial that she too was “deeply saddened” by the verdict. The once-separated family member, who accused Dr. Phil of accusing Todd of blackmail, had even spoken out in defense of his father, but quickly left when his testimony angered the jury.

Interestingly, the reality TV family patriarch and matriarch have hinted that they may not be doing their thing. Chrisley’s confession podcasts for much longer. They are currently being forced home while out on bail until the court decides in October, a restriction that has led to news that they are filming season 10 of their show. Chrisley knows best delays. And that may be the case as Todd and Julie Chrisley just revealed that their kids Savannah and Chase will be taking on the podcast at some time in the future. Obviously, the two older children will be giving updates on their lives right now.

It seems the couple are already planning a future without them. But who knows, there are still calls that could change his fate. For now, his devoted fans can see when season 9’s Chrisley knows best will debut on the USA Network on June 23 as part of the 2022 television schedule.