Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

[Guno צְבִי]

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious way of living that authorities said included high-priced cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel.

Prosecutors said the couple walked away from their responsibility for repayment when Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy and left $20-plus million in unpaid loans. Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, and Todd Chrisley got 12 years behind bars. The couple was also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

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[anonymoose]

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious way of living that authorities said included high-priced cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel.

Prosecutors said the couple walked away from their responsibility for repayment when Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy and left $20-plus million in unpaid loans. Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, and Todd Chrisley got 12 years behind bars. The couple was also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

apnews.com

I’m told he’s doing this because Joe pardoned Hunter.

 

[Nomad]

I’m told he’s doing this because Joe pardoned Hunter.

No, he's doing it because they are his political allies and because there's big money involved.

trump is corrupt to his core.

Scum through and through.

 

[Nomad]

From Axios:

Trump's pardons mark a continuation of his first-term trend of granting clemency to political loyalists.

He's not the first president to pardon political allies, but his clemency actions signal strong messages about his priorities.

His second-term clemency actions started with a controversial avalanche of pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and commutations for members of extremist groups the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.

Since then, several loyalists and wealthy allies have received relief for white-collar crimes.

Driving the news: Trump said on Tuesday he plans to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley who were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022.

Savannah Chrisley, who has been advocating for her imprisoned parents' release, filmed an episode of "My View with Lara Trump" with the president's daughter-in-law that aired earlier this month, and spoke at the Republican National Convention last summer.

Trump also commuted the sentence of Gangster Disciples co-founder Larry Hoover and pardoned Republican and former Rep. Michael Grimm, who was convicted for aiding in preparing a false tax return, a source confirmed on background Wednesday.

The president granted clemency to convicted former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland and rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose legal name is Kentrell Gaulden.

Trump in April also pardoned Paul Walczak, a former nursing home executive who was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $4 million in restitution for tax crimes.

Walczak's pardon has received particular scrutiny because of the political activity of his mother, Elizabeth Fago, a GOP donor who recently attended a $1-million-per-person fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago, the New York Times reported.

trump is corrupt to his core.

Scum through and through.

Doesn't even try to hide it or pretend he isn't.

 

[volsrocks]

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious way of living that authorities said included high-priced cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel.

Prosecutors said the couple walked away from their responsibility for repayment when Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy and left $20-plus million in unpaid loans. Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, and Todd Chrisley got 12 years behind bars. The couple was also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

apnews.com

Did he promise he wouldn't pardon them than pardon them few months later?

 

[Taichiliberal]

I’m told he’s doing this because Joe pardoned Hunter.

Naah, he's doing it for the same reason he has pardoned every other white collar grifter since he's gained political power. He's a POS. It's all about doing "favors" for those who can deliver votes for him and his cohort's agenda (aka DONATIONS). That and his sociopathic ego (see Jan. 6th pardons).

 

[Dutch Uncle]

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud and hiding earnings from tax authorities.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks in the Atlanta area out of more than $30 million in loans by submitting false documents. They were also found guilty of tax evasion, obscuring their earnings while showcasing a luxurious way of living that authorities said included high-priced cars, designer clothes, real estate and travel.

Prosecutors said the couple walked away from their responsibility for repayment when Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy and left $20-plus million in unpaid loans. Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, and Todd Chrisley got 12 years behind bars. The couple was also ordered to pay $17.8 million in restitution.

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions

President Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.

apnews.com

It's all about the money. Sad.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

I’m told he’s doing this because Joe pardoned Hunter.

Ergo; two wrongs make a right. Figures coming from Trump's party of thieves, rapists, and liars.

 

[Nordberg]

Cheating banks and people out of 30 million dollars and spending it on a plush lifestyle is not a crime. It is business. They hid the money from their TV program from the IRS. That is also not a crime to Trump.
Too bad Madoff died. He would be out of jail.

 

[Walt]

I expect stories like this will be repeated often over the next few years.