Todd and Julie Chrisley have been fighting to appeal their convictions for bank fraud and other financial crimes for several years. In a recent turn of events, Julie Chrisley’s sentence was overturned, and she is scheduled for resentencing later this month. In the meantime, questions have surfaced about Julie’s current whereabouts, with reports indicating she is not presently in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. The bureau has now responded to these claims.
It has been officially confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons that the Chrisley Knows Best star is not in its custody. WSBTV of Atlanta received a statement from the bureau, which declined to comment on Julie’s exact location. However, the organization did share that there are specific circumstances in which a convicted individual may not be in prison custody, though no further details were provided in Julie’s case.
This isn’t the first time the Bureau of Prisons has responded to public concerns about the Chrisleys’ incarceration. Over a year ago, the bureau addressed complaints from the couple’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley, about the conditions in their respective penitentiaries. Savannah claimed that her parents, particularly Julie, lacked access to air conditioning, and even alleged that snakes were found in Julie’s cell. While the bureau did not confirm the specifics of these claims, it did assert that adequate air conditioning and accommodations are provided to inmates.
Julie Chrisley was originally sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of bank fraud, tax evasion, and other offenses alongside her husband Todd and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, in 2022. She began serving her sentence at the Lexington Medical Center in Kentucky in early 2023. Her sentence was later reduced to five years, but in June 2024, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out her original sentence. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove Julie’s involvement in the financial crimes. However, Todd Chrisley and Peter Tarantino’s sentences were upheld.
Julie’s family and legal team have been vocal about the significance of her overturned sentence. Her daughter, Savannah, and family attorney Jay Surgent expressed optimism about Julie’s future. Surgent called the decision “a big, big deal” and expressed hope that Julie could be released as early as next spring or summer, while Savannah shared her personal goal of having her mother home by Thanksgiving.
Julie Chrisley’s resentencing is scheduled for September 25, and while her current status remains unclear, it has been confirmed that she will appear in person at the hearing as ordered by the judge. Whether or not she returns home by the holidays remains to be seen, but her family remains hopeful.