what happened to julie chrisley

Julie Chrisley, along with her husband Todd Chrisley, was convicted on charges of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022 and sentenced to prison — Julie received a seven-year sentence. They served time starting in January 2023 but were pardoned by President Donald Trump in May 2025, leading to their release. During her prison stay, Julie developed a lung condition, which she attributed to exposure to asbestos in prison, though she has not yet received an official medical diagnosis for it. After their release, the Chrisleys returned to the public eye with a new reality TV docuseries titled "The Chrisleys: Back to Reality," which premiered in September 2025. This series shows a more raw and unfiltered view of their family life, including the challenges they faced during and after imprisonment. They also finalized an adoption of a child named Chloe in September 2025, which was a significant legal and family event coinciding with the show's launch. Julie has also spoken about the physical and emotional toll prison took on her, including changes in appearance during incarceration. Despite the controversy, the family is making a comeback in entertainment and public life while dealing with the aftermath of their legal issues.