The Chrisley family and their accountant Peter Tarantino were also convicted of several tax crimes, including attempt to defraud the IRS, exemption from US Attorney for Northern District of Georgia, Ryan K. Buchanan, said.
“At the end of today’s shows, when you lie, cheat and steal, justice blind to your fame, your wealth, and your position.” – Keri Gurley special agent in accusation of FBI Atlanta said in statement. “In the end, when greed drives, the verdict of guilty on everything counts for these three defendants prove once again what financial crimes are not paid.”
Jury also found Julie Chrisley is guilty of fraud and obstruction of justice.
According to the Department of Justice, evidence in the case showed that Chrisley, best known for them reality show “Chrisley knows best” by conspiring to deceive community banks in Atlanta area out of more more than 30 million dollars in personal loans before becoming reality TV stars.
They were able to get loans by presenting false bank reports, audit reports and financial statements, news release said. money then got used to buy luxury cars, designer clothes, real property and travel, according to the Department of Justice
Then earning millions of dollars on them reality showChrisley, together with Tarantino conspiring to cheat the IRS and evade the collection of tax arrears, the report said.
Sentence for Chrissley and Tarantino were planned for October 6th.
In a short statement to CNN, one of Todd Chrisley’s lawyers, Bruce Morris, said they were “disappointed”. in verdict,” adding that “an appeal is planned.”
CNN reached out other lawyers for Crisley and Tarantino, but not heard back.
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