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Savannah Chrisleyis speaking out for the first time after her parentsJulieandTodd Chrisleywere foundguilty of bank and tax fraudearlier this month.
On Thursday, theGrowing Up Chrisleystar shared a candidInstagrampost and promised the “fight isn’t over” when it comes toher family’s legal troubles.
However, Savannah told her 2.5 million followers that she has not lose faith despite her family’s legal woes.
“Now let’s get back to work,” she concluded the post. “Now is my time to break the glass ceiling - no matter what comes my way I WILL succeed.”
Savannah’s message was written alongside an inspirational quote from Zanna Keithley that read, in part, “Positive thinking is steady strength. It’s the ability to keep an open mind when things don’t happen the way you had hoped.”
Julie and Todd Chrisley.Bob Mahoney/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Todd, 53, and Julie, 49, were convicted on June 7 of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud. Julie was also convicted of wire fraud. They are facing up to 30 years in prison and will be sentenced at a later date.
“Both Chrisleys aredevastated and disappointedwith the verdict and will be pursuing an appeal,” the pair’s lawyer Steve Friedberg told PEOPLE.
Another lawyer for the couple, Bruce Morris, echoed similar sentiments, telling PEOPLE that they are “disappointed in the verdict.” He added, “An appeal is planned.”
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According to theAtlanta Journal-Constitution, prosecutors said the Chrisleys intentionally “swindled” smaller banks to rack up the $30 million bill between 2007 and 2012, two years before their reality show debuted on USA in 2014.
Prosecutors also argued that the stars lied about the millions they made fromChrisley Knows Best, along with $500,000 in back taxes that Todd owed for 2009.They were accused of launching a shell company, 7C’s Productions, to put in Julie’s name to prevent the IRS from seizing the half-million owed from 2009.
According toInsider, the pair’s former lawyer Peter Tarantino was also found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States and willfully filing false tax returns.
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The ninth season of USA’sChrisley Knows Bestis scheduled to return June 23 after going on hiatus in December. The show has been renewed for a 10th season. In addition, Todd hosts and executive produces a speed-dating match-making series titledLove Limo.
source: people.com
