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A jury found reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion.
Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, was also found guilty on related charges, including aiding and abetting the filing of false tax returns.
As of now, a sentencing date hasn't been scheduled, so the Chrisleys will remain on home detention until that hearing. It’s reported they could face up to 30 years behind bars.
Todd's lawyer said, "We are disappointed in the verdict. We plan an appeal.”
The Chrisley’s and their accountant were indicted back in 2019 with prosecutors claiming they defrauded banks by obtaining millions of dollars in loans. The U.S. Attorney's Office also said they cheated the government by actively evading federal income taxes.
According to the indictment, Todd worked with a partner to make it look like one of his bank accounts had $4 million, when they actually didn't even have an account at that bank at the time.
The family has starred on USA Network’s “Chrisley Knows Best” since 2014.
Source: TMZ.
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