Chrisley Knows Best
American reality television series
Chrisley Knows Best is an American reality television series that aired on the USA Network from March 11, 2014, to March 27, 2023. It revolves around the lives of real estate tycoon Todd Chrisley and his wealthy family. The show was filmed in Roswell and Alpharetta, suburbs of Atlanta, before moving primarily to Nashville during the fourth season. Growing Up Chrisley, a spin-off focusing on Chase and Savannah Chrisley, premiered in 2019.
In June 2022, Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie Chrisley were found guilty on federal charges of bank fraud, tax evasion, and submitting false documents to banks to take out loans and fund their lavish lifestyle. In November 2022, the couple was sentenced. Todd Chrisley reported for his 12-year sentence on January 17, 2023, to Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola. Julie Chrisley, who was sentenced to seven years, reported to Federal Medical Center, Lexington. In September 2024, Julie Chrisley's seven-year sentence was upheld, following an appeal, which was determined in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta. Before the ruling was announced, Julie expressed her regret for her actions.
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