Todd Chrisley’s mom is having a tough time while her son and daughter-in-law, Julie Chrisley, are in prison for tax evasion and bank fraud.
Nanny Faye claimed that Todd and Julie have been wrongfully accused as she opened up about the situation on her granddaughter Lindsie Chrisley’s “Southern Tea” podcast Wednesday.
“I always say that God is in control of everything. Everything is done for a reason,” the 79-year-old said.
“I am in a real dark place. But I know that there’s going to be light at the end of the tunnel. And we are going to come out bigger and better because what they are accused of is wrong.”
The Chrisley matriarch added that feels obligated to be the “backbone” of the family for her five grandchildren, Lindsie, 33, Kyle, 32, Chase, 27, Savannah, 25, and Grayson, 17.
In addition to looking after Todd’s kids, Nanny Faye is also a support for her two great-grandchildren: Lindsie’s son, Jackson, and Kyle’s biological daughter, Chloe, whom Todd and Julie adopted in 2016.
“I’m here to make sure that my grandchildren and those two little greats have the love that they need and the guidance that they need,” she said.
Chloe and Grayson are now living with their older sister Savannah.
Although the “Chrisley Knows Best” stars were found guilty in June 2022, Nanny Faye is still convinced that Todd and Julie will get justice.
She compared their circumstances to the bible story of Daniel being saved by an angel after getting tossed in the lion’s den.
“That’s what’s going to happen to them. And I believe it within my heart,” she said.
Todd, 54, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars at a Florida prison, while Julie, 50, is serving seven years at a Kentucky penitentiary.
The TV personalities were indicted in August 2019 for allegedly submitting fraudulent papers to banks to receive more than $30 million in loans.
Despite being found guilty, the couple has maintained their innocence and are attempting to appeal their convictions.
