Lindsie Chrisley Shares Message After Todd & Julie Chrisley’s Pardons

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Lindsie Chrisley is feeling positive. 

Following President Donald Trump’s decision to grant full pardons to Todd Chrisley (her estranged father) and Julie Chrisley (her stepmother), who were convicted of tax fraud and evasion in 2022, the 35-year-old expressed an inspiring message on social media.

On May 27th, Lindsie posted on her Instagram Stories, as reported by People, saying, “Everything is possible with God.

Alongside the message, she added a red heart emoji. 

Before her optimistic statements, the reality TV personality has been open about her longstanding rift with her father Todd – who, along with Lindsie, co-parents their son Kyle, aged 33, from a previous relationship with Teresa Terry, and shares Chase, 28, Savannah, 27, Grayson, 19 with Julie.

To be completely transparent, it’s been a while since I last paid a visit to him, and that was before his incarceration in 2023, with the latest release date set for 2032.

During a recent episode of her “Southern Tea” podcast on the 19th of March, Lindsie shared that it’s been a while since she last saw her father and there has been no communication between them. She chose to stop there with further details.

Besides Lindsie, it’s not just one Chrisley child who experiences a complex bond with the patriarch; he also holds custody for his granddaughter Chloe, aged 11, who shares this relationship with Julie as well.

In June 2024, her brother Kyle revealed that he hadn’t spoken to Todd in over a year. 

He explained to InTouch that he hadn’t received any replies from his emails nor calls from the person, and he wasn’t sure why. Interestingly, he had planned to attend a hearing but was informed by someone that his father didn’t want him there. It seems as though they even threatened to remove him if he did appear.

Even so, Kyle was equally elated upon hearing the news of Todd and Julie’s pardons. To TopMob News, he expressed his feelings saying, “I’m overjoyed. Honestly, I found out just now and I still can’t seem to wrap my head around it.

As preparations were underway for their homecoming on May 28, Kyle expressed his willingness to resume conversation.

He mentioned that they are eagerly anticipating returning home to spend time with their loved ones. Additionally, he expressed optimism about the potential for further reconciliation.

For a complete look back at Todd and Julie’s prison timeline, keep reading. 

In August 2019, a federal grand jury in Atlanta brought charges against Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie on 12 counts, which included wire fraud, bank fraud conspiracy, and defrauding the United States. As reported by NBC News, these allegations stemmed from activities dating back to the mid-2000s, involving tax evasion of close to $2 million in state taxes between 2008 and 2016 and concealing more than $1 million from the IRS.

A day prior to the issuance of the indictment, Todd asserted that he and his spouse were not guilty. Instead, he pointed the finger at a trusted staff member, claiming they had been embezzling from and extorting the couple.

In a post on Instagram, he stated, “There’s no secret or anything to be embarrassed about because we’re innocent. Not only are we convinced of our innocence, but we have stacks of solid proof and numerous credible witnesses to back us up.

Three years after the debut of my hit show, I found myself standing before a courtroom. After an intense three-week trial filled with testimonies, my defense and I faced charges of tax evasion and bank fraud. On June 7, 2022, I was unfortunately convicted on all counts. Despite our initial plea of not guilty, the verdict has come down.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office accused the pair, including their accountant Peter Tarantino who was on trial with them, of working together to deceive banks out of approximately $30 million over a period of ten years through fraudulent activities.

In Keri Farley’s June 2022 statement as Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, she emphasized that regardless of one’s reputation, wealth, or status, dishonesty through lying, cheating, and theft will not shield you from the consequences. In other words, justice is impartial and will ultimately catch up to those who are motivated by greed, as demonstrated by the guilty verdict on all counts for these three defendants, proving yet again that unlawful financial activities do not lead to success.

After a five-month delay, the Northern District of Georgia handed down a sentence for Todd: 12 years in prison. Similarly, Julie received a seven-year sentence under the same court’s jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Peter was given a three-year prison term.

For approximately ten years, the accused individuals swindled banks out of many millions of dollars, all while avoiding paying their federal income taxes. In a statement made in November 2022, U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan emphasized that their significant prison sentences underscore the severity of their criminal act and should function as a deterrent for those considering misusing our nation’s banking system for illegal personal profits.

In September 2023, the sentences of both Julie and Todd were shortened. This means that Julie will now be freed a year and a half earlier than planned, specifically in September 2024. On the other hand, Todd’s release has been moved forward by two years, which means he will now be released in 2033 instead of the originally scheduled 2035.

Jay Surgent, the attorneys for Todd and Julie, stated to Insider in September 2023 that there’s no question they are exemplary inmates serving excessive sentences. He shared that Todd’s term has been reduced to ten years, while Julie is currently serving a five-year sentence.

In January 2023, Todd and his partner began serving their individual prison terms. Todd is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FPI) in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie is being held at a different federal penitentiary in Lexington, Kentucky.

After my parents, Julie and Todd, had been imprisoned for six months, my daughter Savannah Chrisley gave us a glimpse of their current situations. She disclosed that, unfortunately, there was no communication between them while they were serving their sentences in separate prisons.

195 days with no communication… this was her message on an Instagram post from August 2023. Her heart is heavy with sorrow… she implores for justice!

She also pushed back at rumors about their time in prison.

In my fervor, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony! On her Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast, she mentioned one of them commenting, “Oh, he’s let himself go,” referring to someone’s gray hair. Now, here’s a bit of insider knowledge: prisons don’t stock hair color products in their commissaries, so it’s no surprise that his hair has turned silver! If I were to meet this individual today, I would cheerfully say, “Embrace the change, my friend! You rock that silver look!” The prison barber seems to have done a fantastic job.

Meanwhile, Todd expressed his concerns regarding the mistreatment he experienced at the federal prison camp in Pensacola, Florida, while being incarcerated.

Speaking on the December 2023 edition of Cuomo, I couldn’t help but express my concerns. The food, it seemed, was far beyond its prime. In fact, I discovered it had surpassed its expiration date by an entire year!

I’m utterly alarmed, I’ve discovered an alarming situation at your storage facility. It seems rats and squirrels have taken up residence there, where our precious food is stored! To make matters worse, they’ve torn apart the plastic coverings, exposing the ceiling, which was infested with black mold. The shocking culmination? A deceased cat fell from the ceiling onto the food!

Besides the atrocities happening inside the cafeteria, he claimed that someone had tried to blackmail his close relatives as well.

He mentioned that a picture was taken of him while he was asleep and it was sent to his daughter. He then asked for $2,600 per month in exchange for his protection.

Savannah, the guardian of young Grayson and Chloe due to her parents’ incarceration, shared how the impact of their convictions and the absence of interaction between them has been a heavy burden for her.

She disclosed to TopMob News in March 2024 that the last conversation she had was when they were taken into federal prison together, and she expressed concerns about a significant amount of retribution her father has faced due to their vocal criticisms regarding the prison conditions.

In truth, she claimed that the prison authorities were hindering much of his email communication with her mother.

Without intending to turn the situation personal, she acknowledged that it could be overpowering on occasion.

On her podcast Unlocked, in April 2024, Savannah expressed that she finds it challenging to accept the fact that Mom and Dad seem to feel as though life goes on without them. Similarly, I often feel this way about people in my own life because it seems like they carry on with their lives as usual.

She went on, ‘I’m finding it hard to breathe normally, and it seems like life is challenging in various aspects – managing finances for the children, juggling parenthood, and maintaining a relationship.’

In June 2024, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Julie’s seven-year prison sentence, which was handed down in her 2022 trial. Although the panel affirmed her convictions, they ruled that the presiding judge incorrectly calculated the reality star’s sentence at trial.

In my professional opinion, when it comes to the case involving Julie, I must clarify that the district court did not specify the evidence they used to assign accountability for losses prior to 2007. As a lifestyle expert, I can’t independently verify this information from the record either. Therefore, in their ruling, the judges have decided to overturn Julie’s sentence and return it to the district court for them to make the required factual findings and calculations regarding loss, restitution, and forfeiture. After these findings are made, Julie will be resentenced accordingly.

The judge assigned her case to a lower court for them to decide on any adjustments to her sentence, but Todd’s sentence remains unchanged.

After having her prison sentence overturned three months ago, the court in Atlanta eventually confirmed Julie’s original seven-year prison term. In a heartfelt show of remorse, she apologized, not only to the court but also to her children.

During the September 25th hearing, Julie expressed her feelings by saying, “Over a considerable period of time, I’ve pondered over what I wish to convey, and I deeply regret my actions and circumstances that have brought us here. Looking back, I realize I made mistakes, and for those, I extend my sincere apologies.

She’s made every possible effort to reconnect with her family, even learning new abilities like driving a forklift and serving food properly. This part of her life has been incredibly challenging. She will never be able to fully repay her children for the hardships they’ve endured, and for that, she expresses her deepest apologies.

The Chrisley family is returning home, as they were granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump on May 27, 2025, during a phone conversation with Savannah.

Savannah expressed her gratitude to TopMob News, stating that for over two and a half years she has tirelessly worked towards securing the release of her parents. She expressed that this moment is the realization of many prayers, and she is incredibly thankful to President Trump for recognizing the truth and reuniting her family.

They were both released on May 28, 2025.

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2025-05-29 03:18