Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter's Fox News interview
Summary
The Chrisley couple, known from the reality TV show "Chrisley Knows Best," was found guilty of committing fraud and tax evasion. President Trump announced plans to pardon them after their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, spoke out on Fox News.Key Facts
- Todd and Julie Chrisley were on a reality TV show called "Chrisley Knows Best."
- They were found guilty of defrauding banks and avoiding taxes, owing over $36 million in loans.
- A jury convicted them of tax evasion and fraud in June 2022 after a three-week trial.
- Todd Chrisley received a 12-year prison sentence, while Julie Chrisley received a 7-year sentence.
- Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, also got a 3-year prison sentence.
- President Trump spoke with the Chrisley children, indicating he planned to pardon their parents.
- Savannah Chrisley claims her parents were unfairly prosecuted due to political reasons.
- Trump also pardoned a former Virginia sheriff recently convicted of fraud and bribery.
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