Savannah Chrisley and dad, Todd Chrisley.Photo:FOX via Getty; USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
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Savannah Chrisley’s prison advocacy hasn’t garnered all positive results.
TheChrisley Knows Bestalum said her parents —ToddandJulie Chrisley— have felt the effects of her complaints about their respective prisons internally. “It’s been really tough [for them] since I started speaking out about everything,” Savannah, 26, toldEntertainment Tonight.
“That’s been the toughest part. More so for Dad,” she continued. “There’s been a lot of retaliation, so we have to worry [about him].”
The concerns come after Savannah began advocating for better living conditions for her parents, who are serving a combined 15 yearson fraud chargesaftera reduced sentence. She, along with brotherChase Chrisley, previously called out Todd’s prison in Pensacola, Florida for its alleged treatment of its inmates.
Savannah Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, and Chase Chrisley attend NBCUniversal’s Summer Press Day in 2016.Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Jason Kempin/Getty Images
“Their conditions are just so s—ty, too. Like, everybody acts like my dad’s in some country club and that’s not the case at all,” Chase, 27, previously said on theChasin' Birdiespodcast. “I mean, they got like black mold [where my dad is], and my mom’s place is even worse. I mean, she doesn’t even have air conditioning. They’re in a camp. It’s better than like being behind a wall.”
The family fought for home confinement for Todd and Julie but were denied. The family’s attorney, Jay Surgent, told PEOPLEan investigationis taking place into the response to the Chrisleys' request.
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Both Chrisleys are in the process of appealing their convictions. The family as a whole denies any wrongdoing and maintains Todd and Julie were unfairly incarcerated.
source: people.com
