Reality TV star Todd Chrisley claimed he was being targeted in prison because of his celebrity status.
The ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star, who is serving a 12-year sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion, has filed complaints about living conditions in prison after believing he was photographed in his sleep. A lawyer said he was. TMZ.
I still believe Todd and Julie made an unfair deal. The judge apparently gave it to them. He did not consider how many lives were affected and that over time it could prove fatal. It wasn’t murder, it was just money involved. https://t.co/5wRn8ikpqb
— Bridget Baron (@ladyb1961) July 27, 2023
Chrisley’s attorney, Jay Sargent, told the magazine that Chrisley believed his mail was destroyed, but had no idea what motivated someone to intercept it in such a way. said no. Also, prisons have poor plumbing and mold can grow, Sargent said. Additionally, Chrisley has been forced to live in an area without air conditioning and the intense heat is starting to take its toll on him, the lawyer said, according to TMZ. (Related: TV star reveals he woke up in hospital after attempted suicide)
A representative for the Prisons Service told TMZ that the safety of inmates is “a top priority,” and that both Chrisley’s prison and the prison where his wife is serving “have an emergency response to address a wide range of issues.” Make sure you have a response plan in place. Concerns…including ventilation temperature. “
According to TMZ, Sargent is pursuing “all legal means” to improve living conditions in prison.
