<p>Former reality TV star Todd Chrisley – who is already in prison for financial crimes – was just ordered by a federal jury to pay a Georgia Department of Revenue (GDOR) agent hundreds of thousands of dollars for defamation.</p>
<p>DOR investigator Amy Doherty-Heinze claimed in court documents that Chrisley “began a social media campaign against the GDOR and certain of its employees, contending that the investigation was illegal and improperly motivated,” <a href="https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/jury-says-todd-chrisley-defamed-former-ga-revenue-agent-awarded-her-755000-damages/TLIIPI4BCVHQRHSV52AMMZXO4E/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to documents obtained by WSB-TV</a>. Chrisley “began attacking” the agent, “accusing her of a multitude of crimes and wrongdoing.”</p>
<p>On Thursday, a federal jury determined Chrisley was responsible for libeling and slandering Doherty-Heinze, and ordered him to pay the agent $350,000 in compensatory damages and $170,000 in punitive damages, in addition to attorney’s fees. In total, Chrisley now owes Doherty-Heinze around $755,000.</p>
<p>In November 2022, Chrisley and his wife, Julie, were <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/reality-stars-todd-and-julie-chrisley-sentenced-to-prison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sentenced to prison</a> after being convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. In addition, Julie was also convicted on a charge of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.</p>
<p>Judge Eleanor L. Ross of U.S. District Court in Atlanta sentenced Todd to 12 years in prison followed by three years of probation, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/21/entertainment/todd-chrisley-julie-chrisley-sentenced/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. Ross sentenced Julie to seven years in prison followed by three years of probation. In addition, the couple will have to pay restitution for their crimes, though the exact amount is unknown at this time, The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/21/us/todd-julie-chrisley-sentencing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> at the time.</p>
<p>Todd Chrisley made a fortune through Chrisley Asset Management, a real estate company he founded in Georgia, The Daily Wire previously <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/reality-bites-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-chrisley-family-empire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>. The success of the business combined with Todd’s personality and large family made him a perfect candidate for reality TV, which led to “Chrisley Knows Best.”</p>
<p>Even before the Chrisleys began their reality show in 2014, they had financial problems. In 2012, Todd filed for bankruptcy protection. Explaining the filing, his lawyer <a href="https://people.com/tv/chrisley-knows-best-inside-todd-chrisleys-45-million-bankruptcy-case/#:~:text=After%20a%20large%20business%20investment,have%20been%20fine%2C%20financially.%E2%80%9D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told People</a>, “He guaranteed a real estate development loan and it failed. He was on the hook for $30 million. If he hadn’t had that happen, he would have been fine, financially.”</p>
<p>The Department of Justice (DOJ), however, <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga/pr/reality-tv-stars-convicted-fraud-and-tax-evasion?ftag=YHF4eb9d17" target="_blank" rel="noopener">explained</a> that the Chrisleys — prior to their reality show — “conspired to defraud community banks in the Atlanta area to obtain more than $30 million in personal loans.”</p>
<p><b><a href="https://onelink.to/dwapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9096" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onelink.to/dwapp&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712418214337000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nVOA3RcVGwY231IKz2OL1">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP</a></b></p>
<p>With the help of a business partner, <a href="https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/todd-chrisley-ex-business-partner-mark-braddock-claims-had-affair/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Braddock</a>, the Chrisleys “submitted false bank statements, audit reports, and personal financial statements to banks to obtain the millions of dollars in fraudulent loans,” the DOJ wrote.</p>
<p>In 2017, the couple’s problems expanded. WSB-TV <a href="https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/state-issues-liens-against-reality-star-after-channel-2-investigation/505362349/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> at the time that the Chrisleys owed nearly $800,000 in taxes to the state of Georgia and had declared their residency on numerous public records before moving to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2016.</p>
<p>In 2018, Todd sued Homebanc Mortgage Corporation, Radar Online <a href="https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/08/todd-chrisley-blamed-business-partner-morgage-forgery-before-indictment-scandal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a>, alleging a “former business partner” forged Todd’s name on the mortgage and made some payments on his behalf. Todd also claimed that the same business partner was the reason he had to file for bankruptcy protection in 2012.</p>
<p>In 2019, the Chrisleys were indicted. After a three-week trial in 2022, the couple was convicted.</p>
<p>In January, the couple was awarded a $1 million settlement after suing the former Director of Special Investigations of the state’s Department of Revenue, alleging he targeted the family after they were cleared of a state tax evasion charge.</p>
<p>The couple is still appealing their fraud and tax evasion convictions.</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Imprisoned Reality Star Todd Chrisley Slandered Georgia Revenue Agent, Must Pay Her $755,000, Jury Finds

‘Dangerous Precedent’: Court Sides With University Over Jury in False Rape Defamation Case

Trevor Bauer Wins Lawsuit Against False Accuser. Will The MLB Take Him Back?

Trump Admin Bans Illegal Immigrants From Getting Taxpayer-Backed Mortgages

Texas Man Arrested After Video Allegedly Shows Him Ramming ATV Into Tesla

Kristi Noem Tours El Salvador’s Gang Prison Before Threatening To Deport More Criminals

Columbia Anti-Israel Group Reactivated Instagram Account Just Before Oct. 7 Attack, Lawsuit Says

News

Crime

Georgia

Libel

Reality stars

Reality TV

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Imprisoned Reality Star Todd Chrisley Slandered Georgia Revenue Agent, Must Pay Her $755,000, Jury Finds