Todd and Julie Chrisley

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'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd, Julie Chrisley found guilty of fraud (WOKV)

The couple's attorney argued, however, that the Chrisleys were being targeted by rogue revenue department agents. Meanwhile, the tax evasion charges stemmed ...

Julie Chrisley was also charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice. Both Chrisleys were charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, five counts of bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of tax fraud. Specifically, prosecutors alleged that the Chrisleys used a film production company they controlled to conceal income from the IRS, in a bid to keep the federal agency from collecting unpaid taxes owed by Todd Chrisley, according to The Associated Press.

Todd and Julie Chrisley, Self-Made Moguls on Reality TV, Are ... (The New York Times)

The couple, who star on the popular show “Chrisley Knows Best,” used money from fraudulently obtained loans on luxury cars, designer clothes, ...

The second half of Season 9 of “Chrisley Knows Best” is still scheduled to air starting June 23. The couple used money from loans for “luxury cars, designer clothes, real estate, and travel,” the Department of Justice said, even as they also filed bankruptcy and walked away from more than $20 million in loans. NBC Universal announced last month that “Chrisley Knows Best” had been renewed for a 10th season. They obtained loans, for example, by using a bank statement saying they had $4 million at Merrill Lynch when they did not even have an account with the bank, the indictment said. U.S. Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia set sentencing for Oct. 6. “An appeal is planned.”

'Chrisley Knows Best' Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley Found Guilty On ... (Deadline)

The judge stipulated that the Chrisley Knows Best duo must participate in location monitoring and home detention as they await sentencing.

Specifically, they are alleged to have defrauded local banks out of at least $30 million in loans. USA Network renewed Chrisley Knows Best last month for a tenth season. Julie Chrisley was further charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley convicted on federal fraud ... (NBC News)

A jury found reality television couple Todd and Julie Chrisley guilty of fraud Tuesday, including charges related to a tax evasion scheme that went on for.

Bruce Morris, an attorney for Todd Chrisley, told The Associated Press he expects to appeal. An attorney for the Chrisleys did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But they also received more than $66,000 in refunds from tax years 2013 to 2016.

Todd and Julie Chrisley Found Guilty of Bank Fraud and Tax ... (PEOPLE.com)

Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty on each of the fraud and tax evasion charges against them — the pair is now facing 30 years in prison.

They were accused of launching a shell company, 7C's Productions, to put in Julie's name to prevent the IRS from seizing the half-million owed from 2009. Jurors began deliberations on Friday and announced their verdict on Tuesday. (A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled.) The Chrisley Knows Best stars could get up to 30 years behind bars.

'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on ... (The Tennessean)

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the "Chrisley Knows Best," were found guilty Tuesday on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.

"Chrisley Knows Best" follows the tight-knit, boisterous Chrisley family. The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019 and a new indictment was filed in February of this year. Julie Chrisley was also charged with wire fraud and obstruction of justice.

Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley convicted of fraud, tax crimes - CNN (CNN)

Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, ...

Stephen Friedberg, attorney for Julie Chrisley, said in a statement to CNN, "Obviously the Chrisleys are devastated and disappointed, but will be pursuing an Appeal. They are grateful for all of the love and support they have received from their Family, friends and fans. "In the end, when driven by greed, the verdict of guilty on all counts for these three defendants proves once again that financial crimes do not pay." They were able to obtain the loans by submitting false bank statements, audit reports and financial statements, the news release said.