Federal Jury Finds Reality Star Couple Guilty Of Many Charges

The couple who star in USA Network’s series, Chrisley Knows Best, was convicted on multiple counts of bank fraud and tax evasion by a federal jury in Atlanta.

Sentencing is set for October 6, and the couple faces up to 30 years in prison.

Federal prosecutors charged Todd and Julie Chrisley with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and tax fraud. Julie Chrisley was also charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Specifically, they are alleged to have defrauded local banks out of at least $30 million in loans. Prosecuting attorney Annalise Peters said the couple actively hid millions they made from Chrisley Knows Best. The reality TV couple is further accused of walking away from more than $20 million they owe by filing bankruptcy. The Chrisleys’ tax evasion is said to extend back as far as 2009, and after the show began in 2014, they are accused of using their 7C’s Productions to evade taxes.

“As today’s outcome shows, when you lie, cheat and steal, justice is blind as to your fame, your fortune, and your position,” said Keri Farley, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “In the end, when driven by greed, the verdict of guilty on all counts for these three defendants proves once again that financial crimes do not pay.”

USA Network renewed Chrisley Knows Best last month for the tenth season. New episodes for season nine will launch on June 23.

The Chrisleys were released on bond, but the judge stipulated the couple must participate in a location monitoring program and home detention and are responsible for “all or part of the costs of the program based upon your ability to pay as determined by the probation officer.”