Todd Chrisley is fearing for the future of his marriage after it was revealed his wife Julie Chrisley has the chance to get her prison sentence reduced, while his appeal was rejected.
The married couple, famed for their hit show Chrisley Knows Best, were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. They were also found guilty of tax evasion.
Julie, 51, received a prison sentence of seven years, while Todd, 55, was dealt a 12-year sentence.
But on Friday, federal appeals judges threw out Julie’s sentence, providing the opportunity to receive a reduced sentence from a lower court.
Todd is happy his wife now has the chance of an earlier release – but is worried it may spell the end of their relationship, insiders have claimed.
Todd Chrisley has been left fearing for the future of his marriage after wife Julie was given a chance at a reduced prison sentence last week
Julie’s case will now return to a lower court for resentencing, providing an opportunity for a potentially reduced prison term as she currently serves a seven year sentence
‘Although Todd is happy for Julie, he is already at the end of his rope in there and has like eight years left,’ a source told DailyMail.com. ‘He is glad Julie may be able to be there for the family.’
‘More than anything, Todd fears that if Julie is out she will find someone else and fall in love and leave Todd… someone that didn’t drag her through hell and back.’
Last week, despite upholding the convictions, a three-judge panel from the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals decided to reevaluate Julie’s sentencing.
Initially, she was found responsible for the fraud scheme dating back to 2006.
But on Friday it was ruled there is no evidence of her involvement before 2007, partially exonerating her from the conspiracy, The Sun reported.
Julie’s case will now return to a lower court for resentencing, providing an opportunity for a potentially reduced prison term for her punishment over what the appellate panel called a ‘narrow issue.’
Alex Little, an attorney for the couple, told DailyMail.com: ‘While we are pleased that Julie will be resentenced at this point in time, Todd’s sentence will not be affected.
‘We are expecting that Julie’s sentence will be reduced but the reduction will depend on the final offense level she will receive depending on any final financial loss attributed to her.
The source told DailyMail.com: ‘More than anything, Todd fears that if Julie is out she will find someone else and fall in love and leave him’
Julie, 51, received a prison sentence of seven years when the couple was found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans
‘Julie’s favorable result was achieved by a government witness stating that Julie’s alleged involvement started in 2007 and not in 2006.’
He said Julie is ‘gratified’ but ‘concerned’ about Todd.
He continued: ‘Julie I am sure was gratified that she will be resentenced, hopefully to a lesser term and be able to return to her family but is rightly concerned about Todd.’
The source revealed that Julie’s children Chase, 28, and Savannah, 26, have high hopes that their mom will be able to serve any remaining time in ‘home confinement.’
‘Savannah and Chase are acting like Julie is already home,’ they said. ‘There is a good chance she will be released to home confinement.
But on June 21, despite upholding the convictions, a three-judge panel from the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals decided to reevaluate Julie’s sentencing
Todd, 54, is currently serving his 12-year sentence at FPC Pensacola and his wife is behind bars at FMC Lexington, a prison in Kentucky (pictured 2019)
‘Savannah is literally living for this because she is having a difficult time balancing her life and being a mom to Chloe and Grayson.
‘She is acting like it was her non-stop advocacy for them that got Julie out and it literally has nothing to do with her.’
The reality star couple was found guilty in July 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans.
The Chrisleys were also found guilty of tax evasion by hiding their earnings while showcasing an extravagant lifestyle, with both heading off to prison in January 2023.
They had their sentences reduced in September, with Julie given five and a half years in Federal Medical Center Lexington, while Todd received 10 years in a federal prison in Pensacola.
In November, sources told DailyMail.com that Julie was questioning her marriage to Todd, who they claimed convinced her they would ‘never go to jail.’
‘Julie’s friends are certain that she will eventually divorce Todd for convincing her to go along with his foolproof plan that landed them in prison,’ they said.
Todd and Julie rose to fame thanks to their USA reality show Chrisley Knows Best, which premiered in 2014 and documented their day-to-day lives alongside their children.
It went on for nine seasons before it was canceled amid the scandal.
The disgraced duo are also parents to Lindsie, 34, estranged son Kyle, 32, and Grayson, 17.
In the series, Todd and Julie worked hard to portray the image of devoted parents and devout Christians.
But this was obliterated when it was made public that they had scammed the bank by submitting fake documents when applying for loans.
In addition, Todd’s former business partner Mark Braddock shocked the world when he claimed that he had a gay love affair with the father-of-five during the trial – something he vehemently denied.
Todd and Julie are serving out their time at two separate facilities.
Todd is currently incarcerated in Pensacola, Florida. Meanwhile, Julie is banged up in Lexington, Kentucky.
Savannah has become and advocate for better prison conditions after her father spoke out about the alleged horrific conditions he is living in.
