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Todd and Julie Chrisley | Source: Getty Images
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Todd & Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement during Prison Sentences – Details

Daniella Segell
Jan 10, 2024
06:15 A.M.

Todd and Julie Chrisley, known for their roles in the reality TV series "Chrisley Knows Best," have recently been awarded a $1 million settlement. This significant financial gain comes while the couple serves in federal prison for multiple federal offenses.

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Julie and Todd Chrisley at the E3 Chophouse Nashville Grand Opening Party in 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Julie and Todd Chrisley at the E3 Chophouse Nashville Grand Opening Party in 2019 | Source: Getty Images

Todd and Julie Chrisley, imprisoned last year, were initially sentenced to a combined 19 years, with Todd receiving a 12-year sentence and Julie seven years. Their sentences, however, have been reduced: Todd's by two years and Julie's by 14 months.

The substantial settlement they recently received stems from a lawsuit filed by the couple for Misconduct in Investigation against the State of Georgia. Alex Little, the attorney representing Todd and Julie, stated: "We have been saying for months that the criminal case against the Chrisleys was highly unusual and had real problems. This settlement is an encouraging sign."

Julie and Todd Chrisley on season 8 of "Chrisley Knows Best" in 2020 | Source: Getty Images

Julie and Todd Chrisley on season 8 of "Chrisley Knows Best" in 2020 | Source: Getty Images

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The Chrisleys' legal battles and financial dealings continue to make headlines despite their incarceration. The couple, who reported to prison in January of the previous year, saw their original sentences adjusted after a reduction. Todd Chrisley is now scheduled for release on January 22, 2033, while Julie Chrisley is set to be released on October 19, 2028.

The indictment of the Chrisleys included twelve counts involving bank and wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy, leading to their imprisonment. The news of their $1 million settlement provides a new twist in the ongoing saga of the couple's legal and financial challenges.

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