Julie Chrisley’s Health Challenges After Prison Release
Julie Chrisley is currently navigating some significant health issues following her time in prison. During a recent episode of the “Chrisley Confessions 2.0” podcast, the star of “Chrisley Knows Best” shared that she developed a serious lung condition while serving a 28-month sentence at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
“I have lung conditions because I’m in prison,” she disclosed to her husband, Todd Chrisley, who himself was incarcerated in Pensacola, Florida, before being pardoned by President Donald Trump in May due to bank fraud and tax evasion charges.
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Julie expressed concerns about her health, noting that she felt she was “breathing in asbestos” while incarcerated. She mentioned, “I’ll probably take a breath and probably notice me.” Although Todd pointed out that her condition hasn’t been officially confirmed by medical professionals, Julie is taking steps to schedule future appointments.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has made statements regarding their commitment to maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff, stating, “We take our obligation to protect individuals entrusted to our custody seriously.”
Julie’s daughter, Savannah, has been particularly vocal about the poor living conditions her parents endured while in prison. She described the lack of air conditioning and the extreme heat—reportedly up to 115 degrees. Additionally, Savannah mentioned issues like black mold and lead-based paint in the facility, claiming that her parents were served food labeled “not for human consumption” and that there was no clean drinking water.
Living Conditions in Prison
In discussing the harsh realities of prison life, Savannah emphasized that the experience didn’t just involve serving a sentence; it felt like a lifelong struggle affecting their well-being. She said, “When you see this, you’re not just putting up a sentence for your term, but you’re serving a life sentence for the conditions you endure.”
In a recent reflection, Julie mentioned that adjusting to life outside of prison has presented its own set of challenges, perhaps even more daunting than her time behind bars. “I actually talked to some of the women I was in prison with, and they were already at home,” she commented. “We all have this general consensus, and it’s kind of weird to say that.” Todd chimed in, asserting, “Life is rougher than prison life.”
Julie further explained how her time in prison forced her to focus on herself, despite missing her family. “It doesn’t mean you won’t miss them, you don’t love them,” she clarified. “But in prison, I had to take care of me.”
Despite their convictions for federal bank fraud and tax evasion, both Todd and Julie maintain their innocence. They were released in May after receiving a pardon from President Trump, marking a new chapter in their lives.
