The Chrisley family has been on the minds of many TV viewers since January 2021 when Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted of bank fraud, tax evasion, and other financial crimes. Since then, the couple have been serving out their prison sentences, with Julie Chrisley currently at the Federal Medical Center Lexington in Kentucky. Recently, their oldest daughter Savannah Chrisley has been vocal about her parents’ situation, even making bold claims about the conditions of the prison her mother is in.
In an installment of her podcast Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley claimed that the prison her mother is in has no air conditioning and that even the service dogs are being treated better than her mother. Savannah also mentioned that the conditions of the prison go against the executive order Joe Biden signed that stated all federal inmates must be housed in environmentally-friendly facilities.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has since responded to Savannah’s claims with an email, noting that their prisons are accredited by the American Correctional Association and that the ACA standards cover environmental conditions, including temperature and air quality. The email also mentioned that the prison’s temperature is appropriate for both summer and winter.
Meanwhile, Julie Chrisley isn’t the only celebrity currently staying at FMC Lexington; Jerry Harris, star of Netflix’s Cheer, is also in the facility. However, the two won’t actually be able to interact due to the fact that male and female inmates are housed in different sectors.
Savannah Chrisley has also shared other details about her parents’ stay in prison, saying that her mother is doing well and has made friends while keeping busy by attending church services and playing Spades with fellow inmates. As for Todd Chrisley, he’s apparently adjusting to his new environment.
The Chrisleys are currently appealing their sentences, and their lawyer Alex Little is optimistic about their chances. Little believes that the Georgia Department of Revenue’s alleged unconstitutional practices during the trial may lead to a retrial, as well as the impact of the IRS officer’s testimony on the jury.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Chrisleys will be successful in their appeal, but what is certain is that Savannah Chrisley will continue to be vocal about her parents’ time in the pen and serve as an advocate for them.
