Julie Chrisley, Todd released from prison following President Trump's pardon

Presidential pardon ends Chrisleys' incarceration

On May 28, 2025, Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from federal prison following full pardons issued by President Donald Trump. The couple had been convicted in 2022 on charges of bank fraud and tax evasion, resulting in a 12-year sentence for Todd and a 7-year sentence for Julie. They began serving their sentences in January 2023.

President Trump's decision to pardon the Chrisleys was influenced by advocacy from their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, who argued that her parents faced politically motivated prosecution. Trump described their punishment as "pretty harsh" and personally informed Savannah of the pardons.

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Family reunites after separate releases

Todd Chrisley was released from the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie Chrisley was released from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Their children, Savannah and Grayson Chrisley, coordinated to retrieve their parents from the respective facilities.

Savannah Chrisley expressed gratitude for the pardons and the opportunity to reunite her family. She shared her emotional response on social media, stating, "My parents get to start their lives over!".

Legal implications of the pardons

According to the Chrisleys' attorney, Alex Little, the presidential pardons effectively nullify the couple's convictions, allowing them to resume their lives without the burden of a criminal record. Little stated, "A pardon like this generally ends the case entirely... it's as if the case hasn't happened".

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The Chrisleys' accountant, Peter Tarantino, who was also convicted in connection with the fraud scheme, has not received a pardon. The couple's reality television shows, "Chrisley Knows Best" and "Growing Up Chrisley," were canceled following their convictions. However, discussions about potential future projects have emerged in light of their release .