Todd Chrisley's Hair Has Gone 'Gray' In Prison Where He's Allegedly Living In 'Inhumane' Conditions
By Favour Adegoke on August 4, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT
In a recent candid podcast chat, reality TV star Savannah Chrisley opened up about her father, Todd Chrisley's time behind bars, revealing an unexpected change in his appearance.
Todd, known for his charismatic personality and impeccably groomed look, has reportedly seen his hair turn grey as he continues to serve his 12-year prison sentence for fraud and tax evasion alongside his wife Julie, who was handed a 7-year jail term.
Savannah also dispelled rumors that her father is ready to "admit his faults," as his lawyer, Alex Little, noted that he has only seen him "relentlessly optimistic" in jail.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Savannah Chrisley Says Her Father's Hair Color Has Changed
The Chrisley family has been in the public eye for years, starring in their hit reality show "Chrisley Knows Best." However, in 2022, Todd and Julie faced legal challenges bordering on fraud and tax evasion, leading to their incarceration.
In a recent episode of her "Unlocked" podcast, Savannah shared that her father's hair has turned grey as he continues to serve time at the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida, per Page Six.
"First off – news flash – they don't sell hair color in the commissary, so, of course, his hair is gray!" she revealed with a hint of humor, adding that she would have told him to "keep it that way" even though he wasn't behind bars.
She continued, "It looks good! He's got a great prison barber, he's this Puerto Rican guy, he's very kind, he's got tattoos from his face down."
The reality star had previously claimed that both her parents were living in "inhumane" and "disgusting" conditions in prison.
Savannah Chrisley Dispels Rumors Todd Is Feeling Guilty
Elsewhere on her "Unlocked" podcast, Savannah addressed the swirling rumors about her father's emotional state while behind bars.
She vehemently refuted claims that Todd's "guilt is eating him alive" and that he is "ready to admit to his faults," emphasizing that such speculation is "not at all true." Todd and Julie have steadfastly proclaimed their innocence throughout their legal battle, and the Chrisley family stands firmly behind them.
Their lawyer, Alex Little, also weighed in on the matter, noting that he has only seen Todd "relentlessly optimistic" in jail.
"I think he is doing what he needs to do to be a good model prisoner and get along with the folks that he's there with, the people who have to become friends and part of your community, but he's focused on what he needs to do to win the appeal," Little shared.
Todd & Julie Chrisley's Legal Counsel Shares Update On Their Appeal
Amid the ongoing legal battle, Todd and Julie have enlisted the services of a new attorney, Jay Surgent, to spearhead their appeal process. In a recent statement, he provided an update on their legal proceedings and shed light on what's to come for the Chrisleys, per People magazine.
According to Surgent, the appeal process is progressing steadily, although they "don't know yet" what's to come.
"The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals can reverse the District Court, or they could remand the case back for hearings that should have been held that were not held during the course of this trial," Surgent explained.
He added, "We argued very vigorously that their constitutional rights have been violated, and that they basically were not given a fair hearing. It's all in black and white, actually."
Savannah Chrisley Wants To Pay $17 Million Restitution Fee Herself
According to Entertainment Tonight, Surgent also opened up on the 25-year-old "Chrisley Knows Best" star's "unusual" plan to foot over $17 million restitution fee alone for Todd and Julie.
Surgent noted that Savannah has "every intention" to pay the money herself as he talked about Todd and Julie's living conditions in prison.
"I think Savannah, while it's not her job to make restitution on behalf of her parents, she has every intention," Surgent told the news outlet. "I've spoken to her a number of times about it. She has every intention to do everything she can do to make restitution on behalf of her parents from the outside."
"Usually, children, while they love their parents, can only do so much. Savannah happens to be in a situation that she's very creative, she has a unique talent and she's a great interviewer," he continued, noting that Savannah's plan is "unusual."
"She's gonna do well towards that end as far as earning money and being able to help with restitution," Surgent shared.