Lindsie Chrisley 'deeply saddened' for estranged parents Todd and Julie after guilty verdict in fraud trial

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Lindsie Chrisley broke her silence to reveal sadness after her estranged parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were found guilty on 12 counts of tax evasion and bank fraud following a years-long federal investigation. "I know most of you are expecting to hear from me on my podcasts this week as I took time to be with my family last week," she wrote on an Instagram story posted Wednesday morning. "The verdict is not what I had hoped or prayed for, and I am deeply saddened for myself, my son and my family as a whole." She added: "Please pray for us during this difficult time and know that I will be back when this time is right.Thank you for your continued love and support." Lindsie shares son Jackson with her ex-husband Will Campbell and co-hosts a podcast with MTV "Teen Mom" star Kail Lowry.

She also hosts her own online talk show, "The Southern Tea." On Tuesday, Todd was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.

Julie was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud. She was also charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Lindsie Chrisley has distanced herself from her family after her father and brother, Chase, attempted to extort her with allegations of a sex tape including former "The Bachelorette" stars. ( Michael Tran) The "Chrisley Knows Best" stars could each face up to 30 years in prison, and a sentencing hearing will take place on another date.  "The Chrisleys are devastated and disappointed with the verdict; however, they will be actively pursuing an appeal," Julie's lawyer, Steve Friedberg, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.