The duo who star in USA Network’s most-watched current original series, Chrisley Knows Best, were convicted on multiple counts of bank fraud and tax evasion by a federal jury in downtown Atlanta today, according to multiple local reports.Sentencing is set for October 6 at 9:30 a.m.
ET. The couple faces up to 30 years in prison.Federal prosecutors charged Todd and Julie Chrisley with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.
Julie Chrisley was further charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.Specifically, they are alleged to have defrauded local banks out of at least $30 million in loans.
Prosecuting attorney Annalise Peters said the couple also actively hid millions they made from Chrisley Knows Best. The reality TV couple is further accused of walking away from more than $20 million they owe by filing bankruptcy.
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