Todd and Julie Chrisley are no longer in prison as, near the end of May, U.S. President Donald Trump extended pardons to them. In 2022, the Chrisleys were found guilty and convicted for bank fraud, tax evasion and other offenses. Efforts were subsequently made to have their convictions overturned and, later on, the couple began to eye potential pardons. The pair’s oldest daughter, Savannah, spearheaded the attempts to have them released and, now that they are, she’s not only celebrating but also addressing some rumors.
Since her parents reported to their respective prisons in early 2023, Savannah Chrisley has been particularly vocal about her feelings on their verdicts and her belief that their case was mishandled. On the heels of the pardon, Chrisley took to social media to share a video in which she expressed excitement over Julie and Todd’s release. Since then, there’s apparently been gossip about Savannah having paid and/or performed sexual favors to land the pardon. She addressed that during an episode of her Unlocked Podcast from PodcastOne:
One thing I did want to address was the accusations that this presidential pardon happened because I bought it or I slept with someone. Both claims are laughable. I wish you could see my bank account, number one. And number two, I’m not sleeping with someone for a pardon or two. I mean, [I’m] just not doing it. I have more self-respect than to do those things.
YouTube video. For two years, she defended her parents and didn’t hold back when discussing her issues with the government following their convictions. Chrisley also made claims about Todd and Julie’s prison conditions, saying their living spaces were unsuitable that her mom was dealing with snakes. (The Federal Bureau of Prisons responded and stated that inmates had adequate living quarters.)
Chrisleys have a new reality TV show that’s been ordered to series at Lifetime. Upon the official announcement, it was said that the parents’ absence would be a major part of it. However, Savannah said during her podcast that her family has continued filming amid her parents’ returns.
The Chrisleys have received advice on their next steps, though. Presidential “pardon czar” Alice Marie Johnson – who served over two decades in prison – recommended that the couple take a breather and settle back into society as needed. Additionally, Johnson believes Julie and Todd will become criminal justice reform advocates. If that happens, their efforts may mirror those of Savannah, who will likely continue to be adamant about that work being the true reason for her parents’ release.