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United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley

Date: 05-27-2025

Case Number: 1:19-cr-00297

Judge: Eleanor L. Ross

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Fulton County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Atlanta

Defendant's Attorney: Bruce Morris, Eddie Ramey, Jay Surgent; Joseph Little, Zach Lawson, Art Leach, Laurabeth Wilson

Description:
Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with:



CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BANK FRAUD;

BANK FRAUD;

CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES;

TAX EVASION;

and

ATTEMPT TO EVADE OR DEFEAT TAX.



In the case of the United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley, the couple was convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022. They were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, with Todd receiving 12 years and Julie receiving 7 years.



The Chrisleys, known for their reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," were found guilty of defrauding community banks of over $30 million through fraudulent loans and tax evasion. Julie was also convicted of obstruction of justice and wire fraud. Their sentences were reduced by a year for Todd and 14 months for Julie, but both were ultimately pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025. \



Outcome:
IMPRISONMENT: One Hundred and Forty-Four (144) Months, to run concurrent with all superseding counts. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Three (3) Years, concurrent with all superseding counts with standard, mandatory, and special conditions. Special Assessment fee in the amount of $800.00. Restitution in the amount of $17,270,741.57.



r sentences were reduced by a year for Todd and 14 months for Julie, but both were ultimately pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley?

The outcome was: IMPRISONMENT: One Hundred and Forty-Four (144) Months, to run concurrent with all superseding counts. SUPERVISED RELEASE: Three (3) Years, concurrent with all superseding counts with standard, mandatory, and special conditions. Special Assessment fee in the amount of $800.00. Restitution in the amount of $17,270,741.57. r sentences were reduced by a year for Todd and 14 months for Julie, but both were ultimately pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025.

Which court heard United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Fulton County), GA. The presiding judge was Eleanor L. Ross.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Atlanta. Defendant's attorney: Bruce Morris, Eddie Ramey, Jay Surgent; Joseph Little, Zach Lawson, Art Leach, Laurabeth Wilson.

When was United States of America v. Todd and Julie Chrisley decided?

This case was decided on May 27, 2025.