Todd & Julie Chrisley Address Divorce Rumors After Prison Release

When it comes to their marriage, Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley know best.

In response to rumors about their relationship, the former cast members of “Chrisley Knows Best,” who were granted freedom from prison in May following pardons by then-President Donald Trump, have clarified their current bond.

In the July 8th edition of Savannah Chrisley’s podcast, Julie clarified, “Contrary to any rumors, we are not separating or getting a divorce.

Despite being incarcerated several hundred miles apart – Todd, aged 56, serving his term in Florida and Julie, 52, serving hers in Kentucky – they maintained an unbreakable connection between them.

In Todd’s thoughts, he always felt as if he hadn’t left her, and he made it a point to express this in his daily emails. He would tell her, “I am with you every step of the way and my love envelops you at all times.” When he went to sleep, she was by his side. When he woke up and said his prayers, she was there with him too.

When the patriarch finally met up with his wife of almost three decades, he expressed that their relationship felt like a natural habit or routine to them.

In our very first night spent together, I felt nothing but gratitude as we shared a bed, and I believe your words captured it perfectly. There was no trace of discomfort, no hesitation or uncertainty like, “What should we do now?

In terms of Julie, she found that the physical space between her and Todd didn’t lessen the strength of their emotional bond.

She expressed that it never crossed her mind that we were apart or would be apart, she explained. This belief enabled us to reunite again.

During their time in isolation, the reality stars’ romantic bond stayed strong, but it doesn’t mean they didn’t undergo personal growth and change individually.

During an interview on My View With Lara Trump, he stated that they’ve evolved over the past 28 months. If they hadn’t changed during this period, their time would have been for naught.

Keep reading for a detailed look at Todd and Julie’s years-long legal saga…

In August 2019, I found myself standing before a federal grand jury in Atlanta, facing charges that included wire fraud, conspiring to commit bank fraud, and conspiring to defraud the United States. As reported by NBC News, these allegations were based on a series of actions taken from the mid-2000s.

The crux of the accusations revolved around an attempt to evade approximately $2 million in state taxes between 2008 and 2016, as well as concealing over $1 million from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These actions, if proven true, would undoubtedly have significant consequences for me and my family. However, I must emphasize that I am presumed innocent until proven guilty, and I look forward to presenting my side of the story in court.

A day prior to the issuance of the indictment, Todd asserted that both he and his spouse were not guilty. Instead, he alleged that a reliable employee was embezzling from and extorting them.

He asserted in a post on Instagram that there’s nothing to conceal about his actions, as he has no cause for embarrassment. Not only is he convinced of his innocence, but he also has substantial proof and numerous supporting witnesses to back up his claims.

Three years passed before the stars of Chrisley Knows Best stood trial. After three weeks of presenting evidence, the defendants, who maintained their innocence, were found guilty on all charges of tax evasion and bank fraud on June 7, 2022.

As a devoted follower, I was involved in a case where the U.S. attorney’s office accused my associates and our accountant, Peter Tarantino, who went through the trial with us, of conspiring to defraud banks out of over $30 million across a ten-year period.

In my role as an FBI Special Agent, I boldly assert: Today’s verdict underscores a crucial truth – regardless of one’s reputation, wealth, or status, dishonesty in the form of lying, cheating, and stealing will never evade justice. This case serves as yet another reminder that when fueled by greed, financial crimes ultimately lead to a guilty verdict.

After a period of five months, the Northern District of Georgia handed down a sentence: Todd received a 12-year imprisonment term, while Julie was given a 7-year sentence. (Meanwhile, Peter was sentenced to serve a 3-year prison term.)

For approximately ten years, the accused individuals swindled banks out of numerous millions of dollars without fulfilling their federal tax obligations, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan in a November 2022 statement. The severity of their sentences indicates the gravity of their criminal activities and is intended as a deterrent for anyone considering misusing our nation’s banking system for illicit personal profit.

In September 2023, the sentences of Julie and Todd were shortened. This means Julie is now set to be freed a year and a half before her original date (in October 2024), while Todd’s release has been moved forward by two years from its originally scheduled date in 2035.

Jay Surgent, the attorneys for Todd and Julie, stated in September 2023 to Insider that they are exemplary inmates serving significantly long sentences. Specifically, he mentioned that Todd’s remaining sentence is approximately 10 years, while Julie is currently serving a five-year term.

In January 2023, the pair began serving their individual prison terms. Todd was confined at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Pensacola in Florida, while Julie was incarcerated at a separate federal penitentiary in Lexington, Kentucky.

Approximately half a year following the incarceration of both Julie and Todd, their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, provided some insights about their well-being. Intriguingly, she disclosed that there was no communication between them while they served their sentences in separate prisons.

195 days passed without any communication… she expressed in her August 2023 Instagram post. My heart is heavy with sorrow… Assist me in seeking justice!

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

As a lifestyle advisor, I find myself chuckling at the comment, “He’s let himself go,” someone made about an individual. It’s amusing because it seems they weren’t aware of the limitations in the commissary system – there’s no hair color available! Naturally, his hair has turned gray. If I were to meet him today, I’d encourage him to embrace his new look. Honestly, he rocks that prison barber cut! It suits him well.

Nonetheless, Todd expressed his concerns regarding the unfair treatment he experienced at the federal prison camp in Pensacola, Florida, while being confined.

In a phone conversation during the December 2023 installment of Cuomo, I expressed my concern. The food in question had surpassed its expiration date by a full year.

He went on to explain, “There are rats and squirrels infesting the storage facility where our food is kept. They concealed it with plastic sheeting, but then they ripped open the ceiling due to black mold. In the process, they discovered a deceased cat up in the ceiling, which unfortunately came crashing down onto the food.

Apart from the atrocities happening in the cafeteria, he claimed that an individual also tried to blackmail his relatives.

He mentioned that a picture was snapped of him as he slept and it was forwarded to his daughter. In the message, he requested $2,600 per month for his safety.

In the absence of their parents, it’s Savannah who takes care of her younger siblings Grayson and Chloe. She’s shared the emotional burden she feels due to her parents’ incarceration and their limited interaction with each other.

She told TopMob News in March 2024 that the last conversation they had was the day they both were admitted into federal prison. She claimed that her father is facing a significant amount of retribution due to our vocal criticisms regarding the conditions.

In truth, she claimed that the prison authorities were preventing a substantial amount of email communication between him and his mother.

Even though she didn’t want to make the situation all about her, she acknowledged that it could be overpowering on occasion.

On her podcast “Unlocked” back in April 2024, Savannah expressed her struggle with the sensation that her parents and certain individuals in her own life seem to carry on with their existence as if nothing has changed. It’s as though they are simply moving forward without them.

She went on saying, “I’m finding it hard to breathe here, juggling various aspects of life, particularly the financial struggles with raising children, and managing my personal relationships.

The seven-year prison term that Julie received in 2022 was reversed by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in June 2024, as it was found that the original judge incorrectly calculated her sentence during the trial. However, it’s important to note that Julie’s convictions were still upheld by the court.

In their decision, the judges mentioned that the district court did not clearly specify the evidence it used to convict Julie for losses before 2007. As a result, we cannot locate this evidence in the records ourselves. Therefore, the judges have decided to overturn Julie’s sentence and return the case back to the district court. The district court is now responsible for making the necessary factual determinations regarding loss, restitution, and forfeiture related to Julie, and then re-sentencing her accordingly.

The decision was made to send her case to a lower court for them to decide on any adjustments to her sentence, while Todd’s sentence stayed the same.

Approximately three months following the reversal of her prison sentence, a court in Atlanta ultimately confirmed Julie’s original seven-year prison term. In a heartfelt show of remorse, she publicly apologized, not only to the court but also to her children.

In a recent court hearing on September 25th, as reported by People, Julie expressed her feelings by saying, “Over the years, I’ve pondered over what I wanted to convey. Today, I want to express my regret for my past actions and the circumstances they led us to.” She continued, “I’ve spent 20 months in prison, but I feel that the period leading up to this trial has been even more impactful. For the role my actions played in bringing us here, I offer my sincere apologies.

She’s made every possible effort to reconnect with her family. She’s even taken exams to learn new abilities like operating a forklift and serving food professionally. This phase of her life has been incredibly challenging. She can never repay her children for the hardships they’ve endured, and for that, she offers her deepest apologies.

The Chrisleys are returning home as they’ve been granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump, which he confirmed during a call with Savannah on May 27, 2025.

Over the last two and a half years, Savannah has tirelessly worked towards advocating for her parents’ release and their return home, as she shared in a statement to TopMob News. This long-awaited moment is the realization of many prayers, and she expresses profound gratitude towards President Trump for recognizing the truth and reuniting her family.

They were both released on May 28, 2025.

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