• Todd Chrisley is serving a prison sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion
• He was ordered to pay $755,000 to a former special agent in a defamation case
• Chrisley’s attorney plans to appeal the case and he is due to be released in October 2032
Here is what happened:
Todd Chrisley, a former reality star, is currently facing new legal troubles. He is serving a prison sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion and was recently ordered by a Georgia court to pay $755,000 to a former special agent with the Georgia Department of Revenue. This verdict was in favor of Amy Doherty-Heinze, with Chrisley owing compensatory, punitive damages, and expenses of litigation.
Doherty-Heinze filed a defamation complaint against Todd Chrisley in 2021, alleging that he began attacking her and accusing her of crimes amid an investigation into him and his wife, Julie Chrisley. She claimed that Chrisley started a social media campaign against the GDOR and its employees, even though she was not involved in the investigation. In response to this, Chrisley’s attorney emphasized the First Amendment concerns regarding the case and noted that they would be filing an appeal on behalf of the 55-year-old reality star.
Despite the verdict and ongoing legal battles, Chrisley is expected to be released from prison in 2032 for the tax fraud case while Julie is set for release in 2028. The family continues to face challenges and legal issues, further complicating their lives and reputations. E! News has reached out to Chrisley’s lawyer for further comments on the matter. For more updates and news on the Chrisley family, stay tuned for the latest developments.
