How long Todd and Julie Chrisley could go to jail and what happens while they await sentencing

It was only recently confirmed that longtime reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty on bank fraud and tax evasion charges they faced in court in Georgia. Sentencing is not expected until October this year, and there are myriad questions in the meantime: namely, how long the Chrisley knows best stars go to jail and what happens with reality stars before sentencing?
First and foremost, Todd and Julie Chrisley weren’t facing a single charge each. There was a long list of charges linked to them after their former business partner Mark Braddock worked with the FBI to explain how the two TV personalities filed loans under false pretenses and even used new loans to repay old loans. It was mentioned in court that Todd, with the help of a business partner, found a way to make it look like he had a bank account with $4 million when no such account existed. The Chrisleys also owed the government money in back taxes and more.
The court case itself unfolded with Todd and Julie Chrisley claiming that Braddock, who had previously worked with them, was in fact the fraudulent party. But the case had many other notable moments, including Lindsie Chrisley annoys the jury so much that several members had tantrums in court. At another time, Todd Chrisley reportedly had an affair with Braddock. In another major moment, it was reported in the courtroom that The USA Network stars had borrowed more than $60 million to support their way of life. It took three days of jury deliberations to reach the guilty verdict.
After being found guilty of the charges, it was learned that Todd and Julie Chrisley faced up to 30 years in prison, although we won’t know more about that until October 6. Chrisley’s attorney has announced his intention to appeal.
What’s going on with Todd and Julie Chrisley while they await sentencing?
In another reality TV story, once Josh Duggar was found guilty of child pornography charges, the former 19 children and counting the star was taken to jail as he awaited judgment. The Chrisley knows best the stars will not meet the same fate. Instead, they will essentially be under internal watch until their court appearance this fall.
There are a few restrictions that come with this. Namely, if they spend more than $1,000, they must inform their probation officers. Additionally, they are sent home, although there are a few exceptions. These include the fact that they can go to work, leave to meet with their lawyers, go to church, or can seek medical services in a doctor’s office and hospital. In addition, American weekly reports that electronic monitoring will be used.
Strangely, in the midst of all this, a new season of Chrisley knows best is set to air on USA Network. The episodes have already been filmed before the events that unfolded in court over the past few weeks. You’ll be able to catch Season 9 starting Thursday, June 23 at 9:00 PM ET along with other episodes of the long-running series with a Peacock subscription.
To finish, Chrisley knows best had already been renewed for Season 10 before the trial ended. However, that would be up in the air now as the famous couple await sentencing. We’ll be sure to keep you posted no matter what happens on that front.