“Chrisley Knows Best” is a popular reality TV show featuring the wealthy Chrisley family, led by patriarch Todd Chrisley. In 2019, Todd and his wife Julie were indicted on tax evasion and bank fraud charges. Their estranged daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, has also been involved in legal disputes with her family. This article will provide an overview of the lawsuit between Todd Chrisley and Lindsie Chrisley.
Lawsuit Background
In August 2019, Todd Chrisley filed a lawsuit against Lindsie and two of her friends in Georgia. He alleged that Lindsie conspired with her friends to release a sex tape involving Todd to the police in order to get revenge against the family. The lawsuit claims Lindsie told lies about Todd and the sex tape to investigators. Todd sued for civil conspiracy and defamation and sought $100,000 in damages. Lindsie denied the allegations and accused her father of harassment.
Estrangement and Accusations
Lindsie has been estranged from her Chrisley family for several years after divorcing her husband Will Campbell in 2016. She claimed mistreatment by her family over the separation. In the August lawsuit, Todd alleged Lindsie was responsible for alerting federal authorities in 2017 to fraud and tax evasion within the Chrisley businesses. This tip-off led to the high-profile federal charges Todd and Julie now face. Lindsie denied any involvement.
Case Dismissal
In October 2020, Todd voluntarily dropped the lawsuit. His lawyer claimed “new information” led Todd to the conclusion that Lindsie was manipulated into filing the false police report by third parties. Lindsie maintained she did nothing wrong, had no involvement in the sex tape, and said the lawsuit dismissal was “vindication”. The legal battle caused further damage to the fractured father-daughter relationship.
Chrisleys Found Guilty of Financial Crimes
In June 2022, Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted on charges of bank fraud and tax evasion in an Atlanta federal court. The Chrisleys submitted false financial documents to banks when applying for loans and failed to file income tax returns for five years while spending lavishly. They will be sentenced in October and could each face up to 30 years in prison. Their lawyers plan to appeal the guilty verdict.
What will happen with their businesses?
It is unclear right now what will happen with the Chrisleys’ various businesses following the conviction. Their shows including “Chrisley Knows Best” and “Growing Up Chrisley” may be at risk. Reruns have been pulled from USA Network and E! Their luxury clothing line will likely be impacted. There may need to be a restructuring of the businesses if Todd and Julie go to prison. The family maintains innocence and believes they will prevail on appeal.
Could Lindsie inherit businesses?
If Todd and Julie end up incarcerated for an extended period, the question arises whether their estranged daughter Lindsie might inherit control of any businesses. She has expressed no desire to be involved with her family or their ventures at this time. However, if other key family members also face legal jeopardy in relation to the family finances, Lindsie could end up with some unwanted responsibility. A lot depends on the ultimate sentence and whether assets are seized.
FAQs:
- What is the Chrisley Knows Best show about?
Chrisley Knows Best is a popular reality television series on USA Network featuring the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy Chrisley family in Atlanta, led by outspoken patriarch Todd Chrisley and matriarch Julie Chrisley. It shows their interactions with their five children including Lindsie and Todd’s humorously blunt parenting style.
- Why did Todd Chrisley sue his daughter Lindsie in 2019?
Todd Chrisley filed a $100 million lawsuit in August 2019 accusing Lindsie of providing police with a false statement concerning a sex tape in order to get back at the family over a separation from the Chrisley brand and businesses following her divorce.
- Were there criminal charges filed directly related to the sex tape itself?
No. While the 2019 lawsuit contains allegations about a sex tape involving Todd Chrisley, no criminal charges have ever been filed specifically regarding the sex tape or Lindsie’s alleged involvement in filing a false police report about it.
- What were Todd and Julie Chrisley eventually found guilty of?
In June 2022, Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted in an Atlanta federal court on charges of bank fraud for falsifying financial documents to obtain millions in fraudulent loans and tax evasion for failing to file federal tax returns for five years. They face up to 30 years in prison each when sentenced in October.
- What has been Lindsie Chrisley’s reaction to her family’s legal troubles?
Lindsie has said very little publicly about her estranged family’s troubles and maintains she had no involvement in alerting authorities to any financial crimes in the first place. She has continued to distance herself from the Chrisley family brand and businesses especially amid her father’s 2019 lawsuit against her, which was later dropped. Lindsie stated she feels the dismissal helped “vindicate” her.
The legal saga enveloping the Chrisley family continues to unfold. Todd believed Lindsie turned the family in over financial crimes that ultimately led to prison convictions for him and Julie – but Lindsie denies all involvement. Their dispute resulted in a bitter lawsuit before reconciliation proved impossible. With sentencing looming, the future of the Chrisley brand and businesses remains uncertain. Lindsie, meanwhile, tries to distance herself as the disputes damage the family beyond repair.
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