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A federal trial for reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion is set to start Monday in Atlanta.
The trial is getting underway just days after E! announced it is moving forward with a new dating series, “Love Limo,” hosted by Todd Chrisley and weeks after the announcement that reality shows “Chrisley Knows Best” and “Growing Up Chrisley” have been renewed on USA Network and E!, respectively.
The Chrisleys were indicted in August 2019 and a new indictment was filed in February of this year. Prosecutors allege the couple submitted fake documents to banks when applying for loans. Julie Chrisley also submitted a false credit report and fake bank statements when trying to rent a house in California, and then the couple refused to pay rent a few months after they started using the home, the indictment says.
“Chrisley Knows Best” stars Todd and Julie Chrisley will go on federal trial on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion on Monday in Atlanta.
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The Chrisleys also used a film production company they controlled to hide income to keep the IRS from collecting unpaid taxes owed by Todd Chrisley, prosecutors say.
TODD AND JULIE CHRISLEY SETTLE $2 MILLION TAX EVASION CASE
Both Chrisleys are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, five counts of bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of tax fraud. Julie Chrisley is also charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice.
Peter Tarantino, an accountant hired by the Chrisleys, is charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and two counts of willfully filing false tax returns. He is set to stand trial alongside the Chrisleys.
The Chrisleys and Tarantino have pleaded not guilty to the charges and have been free on bond.
Both Chrisleys are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, five counts of bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of tax fraud.
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U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has said jury selection will start Monday with opening statements expected Tuesday.
