Savannah Chrisley Tearfully Shares Mom Julie’s Letters About ‘Traumatic’ Prison Experience
Savannah Chrisley got emotional while giving fans an update on her mom Julie Chrisley‘s life in prison. On the Tuesday, January 28, episode of her Unlocked podcast, she read a letter she received from Julie about the “traumatic” experience of being transferred from the Federal Medical Center in Kentucky to the Grady County jail in Oklahoma, where she was held during her resentencing trial in September 2024.
While reading the four-page recollection, Savannah was noticeably choked up and even had to pause at some parts to compose herself. “I will never forget the days of transit,” she admitted after finishing the letter. “I knew when I didn’t hear from her that she was probably in transit because we made it a point … she called me every morning, multiple times a day. So when I didn’t hear from her, I knew she was somewhere being transported.”
The Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test star also pointed out how expensive it’s been to keep in contact with her parents amid their prison sentences for tax evasion and bank fraud. Savannah said she’s spent about $500 just to communicate with Julie and her dad, Todd Chrisley.
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Julie had asked to attend her resentencing trial via Zoom after hearing horror stories about the Oklahoma facility, but her request was denied by a judge. Instead, she had to show up in person to the “most disgusting place” she’d ever seen, according to the letter.
Savannah also recalled the moment she finally heard from her mom once Julie had been transported back to the Kentucky prison. “She called me and she could barely say hello. She was sobbing,” Savannah shared. “And to hear her — throughout this whole process, she has never cried to me on the phone — and this was when I heard her just completely broken, and it was so difficult to hear the hurt in her voice and to know the trauma that she had experienced.”
After Todd and Julie received their guilty verdicts in 2022, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while she received seven years behind bars. However, in June 2024, a legal error was found in the way Julie’s sentence was calculated. The case was resentenced, but the judge upheld the original seven-year decision.
Savannah became the legal guardian of Todd and Julie’s then-minor son Grayson and niece Chloe after they went to prison.
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So tired of Savannah Chrisleys constant whining. Your parents
broke the law for monetary purposes and then did a reality
show bragging and flaunting their
"Riches"! They deserve all of what
they get. They deserve no more than anyone else!
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Well, not sure what they thought prison would be? Prison is not the Ritz. I don'tthink Their trauma is anything different than anyone else.
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Were u not listening? What she experienced? In order to understand is to experienced it. No it wasn't the Ritz, buy hve some compation she is human. The Lord is Love, God bless
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She needs to stop no body but her parents are responsible for the situation they are in .They got caught and they don't take any responsibility for there wrong doings. They put you in the situation of taking care of your siblings .Stop blaming everyone else for your parents being greedy thinking they are better then anyone else. Martha Stewart and Wesley Snipes got caught they took responsibility for there wrong doings and we never heard a word from them are there family members. And they are bigger names then your parents. And they still are blaming everyone and anyone for what they did really. It's all been proven get over yourself Savannah they are going through what other people who are in prison have to did. They are prisoners they are not on vacation.
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They deserve to be in jail, they knew exactly what they were doing fraudulently taking money from banks. Savanna benefited from all that ill gotten money. Now she wants everyone to feel sorry for her and even expects Trump to pardon them. I am so tired of hearing her complain about their situation. They are guilty and need to serve their time.
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You need to stop with all this
You are not the only one in the world who has had to care for your siblings. Your parents are not innocent they did wrong.
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It's a prison, not a 4 star hotel.
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My daughter and son in-law have a small business and gave $5,000 to Julie Chrisleys pod cast for a commercial. Todd then said no and my kids never saw their money again. Hard to feel sorry for them when they easily ripped off my kids
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That’s horrible! It’s when I hear stories like that that I know they are guilty of the bank fraud even more. You need to go on Savana instagram and tell everyone how they stole from your daughter and son in law. I had no idea commercials for a podcast cost that much! My god no wonder people do those podcast. It’s a money making scam.
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Can’t handle or do the time then news flash don’t do the crime.
There in prison it’s not going to be all glitz and glamour.
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I feel sorry for the victims. The Chrisley's were able to benefit from their reality show and stealing from people. They lived in a beautiful house,,,etc.
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I feel that these people are spoiled by living off the Government and American people and the Crimes they committed. Quit Complaining, if you can't do the time, don't do the Crimes. W.E.M.
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I think it's hilarious that she actually thinks Trump gives a crap about her parents
He doesn't even remember who she is now that he is elected
I bet she must feel pretty foolish kissing his a _ _
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nobody gives a damn about rich pricks serving jail time they deserve.
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Does anyone proofread before commenting?
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Boohoo they are exactly where they belong.People are tired of rich people getting away with breaking the law.Suck it up ,grow up,and get on with it
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Please stop, your parents are thieves who broke the law……
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You do the crime you do the time. NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW!!
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I think they can have ankle bracelets and stay home this is crazy. How come Trump doesn't have to pay any taxes how come Trump doesn't have to pay anything. And he's a felon. The law is BS. How many billions of dollars is he stole and doesn't have to pay or announce for anything these guys yes they did wrong Yes they're paying their time but they're not even giving them a break at all if you lock them up forever they won't be able to pay it back. In the children are suffering because of it.
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Trump did the same thing but you won't see him behind bars! Either put him behind bars or release them😡
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So she had to visit a real prison and not the "country club prison" she is serving her sentence at?? Awww...don't commit crimes and you want have to do the time!!
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Savannah, I'm concerned you're doing more harm than good going public about this. There are very evil and hateful women in prisons. Hateful especially to the wealthy that took from others. There are other ways to address this than through a podcast. You're giving ammunition to these hateful violent women.
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You ppl are so heartless, ok, so they are not the 1st may not be the last, they say it's not what u know it's who u know. Do your research, how many hve not done time, got probation, and hrs. Of community service. Let's unite in prayer for one another. Because God will love, the lord Jesus Christ says JUDGE AND YOU WILL BE JUDGED..ALL WE DO IS BEING DOCUMENTING, we will have to answer to our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS. BE KIND, LOVING, COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL AS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS.
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He also says to not steal. As for probation they’ve taken 2 years off Todd’s sentence and more off Julie’s. They had the chance to plea and they refused to admit any wrongdoing so don’t say they haven’t been given chance to admit wrongdoing and they’d probably not served a day. It’s their own fault.
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The punishment doesn't match the crime they should have been condemned to poverty instead.
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Well Savanah you just got to tough it and deal with it, you have a life to live of your own, and it's bad but never let control you,the day will come, but one thing for sure is let them finish out the sentence that will better than hurting other family members with pardon just live your life mommy and daddy are adults so really you've gotten this far hang in thereand it's ok
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Until her parents were out in prison this girl had never even had prison cross her mind. Now all of a sudden she wants to rally to change conditions, blah, bla, bla. But you can bet if her parents weren’t locked up she’d still be out there not giving a damn about prison or jail. She’s doing what ever she can to stay relevant!
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Y’all she is obviously concerned just as you would be for your family. I work in a jail and there are people in for a short stay and released for way worse. Rapists get a lesser sentence. Aggravated offenders have gotten lesser sentences. These are not mean violent offenders. What happened to them was over the top. Shut up with your nastiness! I bet many of you claim to be Christians too! Learn compassion and love! Jail is terrible and I have alot of people that have done terrible things in my jail. Many repeat offenders that will be released in no time just to come right back! I’m so blown away at their sentences compared to others. Incarceration is traumatic! Lets be more caring! Stop being bullies! Many of you probably know someone that deserves jail time but would be willing to sell your limbs to keep them home so grow up and stop being a hypocrite! Savannah I do think of you all and have said many prayers! Will continue to keep you all in my prayers!
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I agree 💯. And non-violent offenders should be segregated from violent offenders.
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They were given the opportunity to plea deal. All they had to do was admit to some wrongdoing. They refused. The evidence and the facts are clear they were gulity of many things. Yet to good to admit anything so they could get a lesser sentence. So they FAAFO that they are not above any law. If you ask me anyone smart enough to steal 30 million dollars from a bank should be intelligent enough to know when to stop. I will always believe those kids knew where all that money was coming from just like nanny did. I’d say that what’s savanna is living on now. Money they hid.
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Ignore these hateful comments and people. If it were their parents, they would have different opinions. I'm so sorry your family is going through this. I can assure you, Trump does definitely remember your parents. The system is horrible! They are blessed to have you fight for them. Keep up the fight. Prayers for you, sweet girl!
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They broke the law and stole millions of dollars. Yes, let's release them bc they are famous 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
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I think Julie, & Todd should be released from prison. There have been many people caught up in the same thing, or worse, & they didn’t serve time.
Everyone deserves a second chance.
I pray that they will be released soon. God be with Julie , & Todd Chrisleys.
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They broke the law 🤦♀️
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Trump is a 34 count convicted FELON walking free and the Chrisley's in jail. Ummm..
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Those charges, which were originally said to be misdemeanor, were changed to felonies because of political BS! They were afraid he would win...and he did. The government is so corrupt!
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Oh so are you a prosecuter? What court do you serve.
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