Couple was found guilty in 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out of more than $30m and tax evasion
Donald Trump has pardoned a reality TV couple who were sentenced to prison after defrauding banks of at least $30m, the White House announced on Tuesday, the latest in a string of gestures that appear to benefit supporters of the US president.
Julie and Todd Chrisley, stars of the USA Network show Chrisley Knows Best and Growing Up Chrisley that showed the family’s lavish lifestyle, were convicted in 2022 of taking out over $30m in fraudulent loans from community banks. After conviction, a judge sentenced Todd Chrisley to 12 years in prison, while his wife got seven years behind bars.