Lindsie Chrisleyis opening up about her parentsToddandJulie Chrisley’s experience in prison.
“I feel so blessed with that because I have heard of other people reporting and that not being the case, so I do feel like we’re so blessed in that regard,” she shared.
The couplereported to prisonon Jan. 17, with Todd serving his 12-year sentence at Florida’s Federal Prison Camp Pensacola and Julie completing her seven-year sentence at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. (The couple is currently inthe process of appealing their case.)
Lindsie Chrisley and her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley.Marcus Ingram/Getty; Danielle Del Valle/Getty
Lindsie’s podcast guest, prison consultantJustin Paperny— who advised Todd and his wife Julie — commended the couple for having “chutzpah” to go to trial.
“The odds of prevailing at trial, as you know, are very low,” he explained. “So to go through it, knowing the odds are against you — and then to endure the conviction and a lengthy prison term with your dignity and a plan, still finding meaning, connecting with your family — it’s hard to do, and it can be inspirational to other prisoners.”
Lindsie also revealed that she was worried about how the family’s television showChrisley Knows Bestwould impact the couple’s time behind bars.
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“One of my biggest concerns was the access to televisions, and a question that I asked you [was], ‘Do you think people have seenChrisley Knows Bestthat are serving time in these camps?’ " she shared. “And simply the answer, I know the answer now, is yes.”
Despite her concerns, the television personality revealed thatTodd is doing wellamid his 12-year-long prison stint.
“My last visit with my dad, I couldn’t stop telling him how great that he looked,” Lindsie said. “He looks very, very good. I told him, I said, ‘Even your hair looks better, a little bit longer anda little bit grayer.’ His nails aren’t completely bitten off.”
Todd and Lindsie Chrisley.Rick Diamond/Getty Images
Speaking to her dad’s overall mental state, Lindsie said, “I know for sure that he is in such a better place.”
“His spirits are great. He is really just embracing the process there and making the best of the process there with the people that are also there serving time with him,” she explained. “He’s made great friends. He talks about his friends there.”
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