History of Todd Chrisley in Timeline

Todd Chrisley is an American media personality and real-estate entrepreneur, best known as the patriarch of the USA Network series *Chrisley Knows Best*. The show, which ran from 2014 to 2023, followed his family's life and highlighted his flamboyant personality and strict parenting style.

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April 6, 1968: Todd Chrisley's Birth

On April 6, 1968, Michael Todd Chrisley was born. While some sources suggest 1969, many indicate 1968 as the year of his birth.

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1971: Death of Brother Derrick

In 1971, Derrick, one of Todd Chrisley's brothers, died from complications in infancy.

1996: Marriage to Julie Hughes

In 1996, Todd Chrisley married Julie Hughes. Together, they had three children.

2012: Death of Gene Raymond Chrisley

In 2012, Gene Raymond Chrisley, Todd Chrisley's father and a U.S. Army veteran who fought in the Korean War, passed away.

2014: Premiere of Chrisley Knows Best

In 2014, Chrisley Knows Best, a USA Network series chronicling the lives of the Chrisley family in Georgia and Tennessee, first aired. The show featured Todd Chrisley as the patriarch.

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2016: Release of "Infinite Love"

In 2016, Todd Chrisley released a single with Sara Evans titled "Infinite Love", which reached number 39 on Billboard Hot Country Songs.

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August 2019: Indictment on Multiple Counts

In August 2019, Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie were indicted on 12 counts, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion.

August 2019: Indictment on Fraud Charges

In August 2019, Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion, following allegations of submitting falsified financial statements to secure over US$30 million in loans.

June 7, 2022: Guilty Verdict on All Counts

On June 7, 2022, Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty on every count of the indictment following a three-week jury trial in Atlanta.

June 2022: Conviction on All Charges

In June 2022, Todd Chrisley and his wife Julie were convicted on all charges related to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion.

November 2022: Todd Chrisley Sentenced to Prison

In November 2022, Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison following his conviction on multiple fraud and tax evasion charges.

November 21, 2022: Sentencing for Todd and Julie Chrisley

On November 21, 2022, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross sentenced Todd Chrisley to 12 years' imprisonment and Julie Chrisley to seven years, also ordering them to pay US$17.8 million in restitution.

January 17, 2023: Commencement of Prison Sentences

On January 17, 2023, Todd and Julie Chrisley began serving their prison sentences.

2023: Chrisley Knows Best Ended

In 2023, Chrisley Knows Best ended following the legal issues faced by the Chrisley family.

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2023: End of Chrisley Knows Best

In 2023, the show Chrisley Knows Best concluded due to the legal issues faced by the Chrisley family.

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June 21, 2024: Convictions Upheld, Julie's Sentence Vacated

On June 21, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld the Chrisleys’ convictions but ruled that the district court had mis-calculated Julie Chrisley’s sentencing guidelines, vacated her sentence, and remanded the case for a limited resentencing.