In his first public remarks since being freed, Todd Chrisley has forcefully reiterated his claim of innocence regarding the financial crimes for which he was convicted. Speaking to reporters, Chrisley framed his release not as an admission of guilt but as a correction of a profound injustice.
“My faith sustained me through this,” Chrisley stated, beginning his comments with gratitude before shifting focus to his legal battles. He expressed conflicted emotions about the public advocacy of his daughter, Savannah, calling it both a “blessing” and a source of heartbreak that she was compelled to fight so hard on his behalf.
Despite the commutation of his sentence, Chrisley was unequivocal. “I was convicted of something I did not do,” he asserted, addressing the press directly. “This could happen to anyone.” When questioned about remorse, he clarified he would only feel such regret “if it was something I did,” standing by his long-held position.
The press conference also served as an announcement: the Chrisley family plans to return to reality television. This marks a significant next chapter following their legal ordeal, which began with a 2019 indictment on charges including tax evasion and fraud. Throughout the process, the couple consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The path to release culminated in a surprise commutation last week. The former president, Donald Trump, personally called Savannah Chrisley to deliver the news, stating the situation “should not have happened” and praising the couple’s children. The decision led to the immediate release of both Todd and Julie Chrisley from prison.
Savannah Chrisley documented the emotional homecoming on social media, sharing a moment of levity amidst the stress. In a video from the car ride home, she joked about her father’s unhelpful reaction to her car sickness, to which Todd retorted that such problems “didn’t exist in prison”—a hint that his trademark humor remains intact as the family moves forward.
