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Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were handed a combined sentence of nearly 20 years behind bars by an Atlanta judge on Monday after they were convicted in June on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross dealt a sentence of 12 years in prison with three years of supervised release for Todd Chrisley and seven years in prison and three years of supervised release for Julie Chrisley. They must also pay restitution in an amount set to be determined at a later date.
Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the IRS and willfully filing false tax returns. He was also sentenced to three years in prison and three years of supervised release on Monday.
Todd and Julie Chrisley are stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which aired on USA Network and followed Georgia real estate tycoon Todd and his wealthy, close-knit family.
The show has since been canceled.
The Chrisleys were convicted in June on charges of bank fraud, tax evasion, and conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Julie Chrisley was also convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.Millions in Personal Loans
Prosecutors alleged that the couple submitted fake bank statements, audit reports, and personal financial statements to banks in the Atlanta area in order to obtain more than $36 million in personal loans.
