US reality star Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie have reportedly been sentenced to a total of 19 years in prison for bank fraud and tax evasion.
The pair – who are known for the TV show Chrisley Knows Best – had been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than 30 million dollars in fraudulent loans.
According to US reports, they were also found guilty of tax crimes.
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They have now been sentenced in federal court, with Todd getting 12 years in jail and Julie getting seven years.
Both of the TV stars were also sentenced to several months of probation.
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The New York Times reported that lawyers for Julie asked that she be given a lesser sentence with a “combination of probation, restitution and community service” in order for her to still be able to care for her children and her mum.
Chrisley Knows Best started in 2014 and followed real estate tycoon Todd and his family as they went about their lives.
It ran for nine seasons, with a tenth run yet to air.
Three years ago a spin-off entitled Growing Up Chrisley was launched, which focused on the couple’s oldest son and daughter, Chase and Savannah.
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There was also a third show, entitled Love Limo, in the pipeline.
However, with Todd and Julie – who also share a 16-year-old son named Grayson – sentenced to prison terms, the future of the programmes is currently unclear.
Deadline has reported that both shows are thought to have been axed, although there hasn’t been an official cancellation announcement.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
