Kyle Chrisley and Wife Sue Over Alleged Assault Incident

Kyle Chrisley, along with his wife Ashley, is taking legal action against Rutherford County and two sheriff’s deputies, seeking $1.7 million in damages related to an incident from September 2024.

Documents obtained reveal that on the afternoon of September 9, the couple felt threatened in their home and sought assistance. The lawsuit claims that an upset mechanic, who had been brought to the residence, allegedly kicked the door and threatened violence, even using his car aggressively by crashing into an SUV while Kyle was near.

The altercation stemmed from a financial disagreement related to work the mechanic was doing on Chrisley’s vehicle. According to the lawsuit, Kyle resorted to self-defense when the situation escalated, resulting in both men being pushed out of the garage and down the driveway.

Ashley described how she feared for the safety of their family and called the police after the mechanic drove recklessly, damaging property and recklessly spinning his vehicle in the process.

It’s reported that the mechanic returned to the neighborhood shortly after, continuing to intimidate the Chrisleys in front of onlookers.

Security footage captured the mechanic taunting Kyle, suggesting he could come in front of his vehicle. When authorities arrived, the mechanic allegedly claimed that Kyle threatened him, but neighbors assert they saw no weapons involved.

Kyle has denied the charges, labeling the mechanic as an intruder who was harassing his family and attempting to run him over. He asserts that he was the victim in this incident, yet police chose to arrest him instead of the mechanic.

The lawsuit indicates that when law enforcement showed up, they handled the situation ineffectively, pointing out that Kyle was not the aggressor.

Allegedly, Ashley began recording the police actions, which led to her being arrested as well. Reports suggest that she was threatened and subdued despite not resisting arrest.

The couple has decided to file this lawsuit to challenge the perceived injustices they faced. They believe that nobody should fear arrest for defending themselves in their own home.

Kyle’s attorney, Wesley Clark, expressed hope for accountability and change, emphasizing that no family should have to experience such trauma. Meanwhile, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment on the ongoing lawsuit.