Chrisleys Open Up About Prison Life and New Chapter After Pardons

Chrisleys Open Up About Prison Life and New Chapter After Pardons

by

in

Todd and Julie Chrisley open up about prison life with differences in experience, and their new chapter after presidential pardons

Todd and Julie Chrisley shared more about their time behind bars on the August 13 episode of their Chrisley Confessions 2.0 podcast, sitting down with longtime friend Kandi Burruss to compare notes on life in prison and what they did while incarcerated.

During the chat, Burruss asked how each of them handled jail life. Todd said he adapted well and even quipped that he “ran my block.” Julie, meanwhile, described doing “hard time” and following the rules, adding that her cell block lacked air conditioning. Burruss pressed about whether they did chores such as picking up trash; Todd joked that he went there to serve time, not do yard work, while Julie revealed she did work behind bars and that Todd refused to.

The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 of bank and tax fraud and received a combined 19-year sentence. Todd served his time at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida, and Julie served at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. They spent just over two years in custody before President Donald Trump granted them full pardons on May 27, 2025.

On the podcast, Julie also revealed she worked in the prison commissary, where inmates can buy basic items. She explained she wanted to be able to order shampoo, body wash, and makeup, noting the products available (CoverGirl, Maybelline, Wet N’ Wild, among others). She contrasted that with Todd’s experience of access to fast food while in Pensacola, recounting meals like Chick-fil-A, Burger King, pizza, and Culver’s (emphasizing it wasn’t an advertisement). Julie added that she didn’t have access to outside food during her 28 months behind bars.

The couple’s discussions follow prior statements from Savannah Chrisley, who claimed in 2023 that Todd faced unfair treatment from prison guards and lived in “inhumane conditions,” and that he and other inmates were fed expired food through his attorney.

In a broader sense, the Chrisleys’ openness about their prison experiences—and their subsequent pardons—continues to fuel public interest in their story and how the couple has moved forward since exiting custody. Their latest reflection offers fans a glimpse into how life behind bars differed by gender and situation, while also underscoring their ongoing media presence as they rebuild their public narrative.

Additional context and value for readers
– The pardons in 2025 remove any lingering legal jeopardy from their convictions, but they remain public figures with a long-running reality TV profile and a dedicated fan base.
– The contrasting experiences ( Julie’s emphasis on rules and commissary access vs. Todd’s accounts of easier food access) highlight how prison life can vary significantly even within the same facility system.
– The conversation fits a broader trend of celebrities sharing personal, behind-the-scenes corrections or confirmations about their legal troubles, which can shape audience perceptions and future project opportunities.

Summary in Fijian
Na iVakamacalataki ena veiqaravi ni itukutuku qo e baleta na veisiko ni ivakalesi o Todd kei Julie Chrisley. Rau a via veivosakitaka kei Kandi Burruss ena dua na podcast me baleta na nodra gauna ena vale ni valenikau ka na nodra lesu mai kina mai na parodoni. Rau tukuna na sucu me baleta na nodra veika; o Todd a tukuna ni a “ra na vakatakaraki na nona bulu” ia o Julie a tukuna ni dau “hard time” ka sa bula vakavinaka e sega ni air condition. Rau a toki mai ena keda gauna ni veiliuli ena 2022 ka vakaraicitaki kina e dua na 19 na yabaki. Rau lako tale ki Pensacola, Florida kei Lexington, Kentucky. Rau dau vakarau curu ki na commissary, sota ni wai ni waiwai kei na cosmetics, kei na nona tukuna ni a ‘kania vakamalua’ na fast food. Rau tukuna tale o Todd na nona ivakarau ena fast food o ya, a tu kina Chick-fil-A, Burger King, pizza ka Culver’s; e vaka beka e sega ni dua na iyaya. Na itukutuku qo e sotavi kina na itukutuki e vuravura ni kena vuravura na kedra vakabauta kei na nodra vakarorogo. Rau vakabibitaki tale na kena mai so tani na veika me rau kitaka na itukutuku vata kei na gauna ni rawa ni nodra parodoni.

Note: The Fijian summary provides a concise recap for readers who prefer a local language outline of the key points.

Additional comments
– If you’d like, I can tailor a media-friendly headline and pull-quote options for WordPress, or add a short sidebar with a timeline of the Chrisleys’ prison timeline and pardon dates.
– I can also draft a short “what this means for fans” explainer that connects these revelations to potential future projects or tour appearances.

Popular Categories


Search the website