Savannah Chrisley’s Mom's Hopes Of Virtual Resentencing Hearing Squashed

Savannah Chrisley's mom, Julie Chrisley, is finding her hopes dashed as her attempts to avoid a face-to-face encounter with the court have failed. 

The reality star, who had requested a virtual hearing for her comfort, must now appear in court as the crucial date approaches. This decision comes amid growing concerns within the Chrisley family, particularly from daughter Savannah, who had previously expressed fear for her father Todd's safety in prison.

As the court date looms, Julie Chrisley must now prepare for a high-stakes courtroom appearance that could significantly impact her future.

A federal judge denied the 51-year-old's attempt to avoid a physically taxing journey from Kentucky to Georgia.Julie, currently held at FMC Lexington, had asked to participate remotely to prevent the "undue physical hardship" of a long and potentially grueling trip. 

Her attorney, Alex Little, highlighted concerns that the journey would involve either a transfer through Oklahoma City or a lengthy van ride, during which Julie would be shackled.

WSBTV reports that despite her legal team's argument that a virtual appearance would be less taxing and allow for easier coordination with prison officials, the court has ruled in favor of an in-person hearing. 

The mother-of-three will now be required to travel across state lines for the proceedings, which is set to take place on September 25. 

Why does Julie need to go back to court? The Blast reported that the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit initially upheld the convictions of both Julie and her husband. 

ICYMI, the couple are serving lengthy prison sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion—seven years for Julie and 12 years for Todd. 

However, in a partial victory for Julie, the court vacated her sentence, citing insufficient evidence connecting her to crimes committed before 2007. As a result, the appeals court ordered a resentencing, meaning the socialite would once again face a judge.

Despite the family's ongoing legal battles, this significant victory for the reality TV star brought a glimmer of hope.

Kyle Chrisley shared his thoughts on the court's ruling. "I'm happy for Julie, but you know it's really unfortunate that the court found the previous ruling on everything else valid," he stated.

Even though he is said to be estranged from his father, Kyle expressed hope that Todd might still pursue their case before the Supreme Court of Appeals.

The 32-year-old's half-sister, Savannah, also voiced her relief that the "court recognized the mistakes" in Julie's sentencing. The 26-year-old shared her thoughts on her podcast, stating, "We've been fighting so hard for this, and it gives us hope for a fairer outcome moving forward."

The podcaster has been a steadfast supporter of her parents, Todd and Julie, as they navigate their legal troubles. The Blast previously highlighted Savannah's candid remarks about the harsh realities her parents have faced following their joint 19-year sentence. 

Despite her efforts to raise awareness of their plight, her outspoken stance may have exacerbated their difficulties. Savannah alleged that her father endured severe repercussions after speaking out about the poor conditions at Pensacola Federal Prison Camp, including a potential transfer to another facility. 

At the time, the reality TV star, in a virtual news appearance, shared the fallout from Todd's revelations.

Savannah claimed the warden of Pensacola Federal Prison Camp was attempting to transfer her father to another facility as retaliation for his recent interview. 

In an appearance on NewsNation's "Cuomo," the TV personality revealed the gravity of the situation, describing it as deeply distressing. 

She shared that prison staff provided her with alarming information about her father's condition, which she believed "should scare the warden and the BOP."

Savannah asserted that despite the BOP's dismissive stance, she had substantial evidence. In her words, "The BOP has called me a liar numerous times, but I have all the information to back it up. And these letters, I mean, I even have recordings of them speaking about shipping my father."

She also mentioned her suspicions that the prison officials were "going to the extent of planting cell phones, drugs, going through his lockers so that they can send him to a facility and truly behind bars."

As Julie Chrisley gears up for her in-person resentencing hearing, scheduled for September 25, the family's legal saga continues to unfold with intense scrutiny.