Savannah Chrisley, daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, has been vocal about the harsh conditions her parents are enduring in federal prison. Through her podcast “Unlocked,” Savannah has shed light on the inhumane treatment her parents face, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll it has taken on them.
Todd Chrisley is serving his sentence in a federal prison in Pensacola, Florida, while Julie Chrisley is in a separate facility. Savannah recounted the extreme heat her mother has to endure, stating, “The heat index was 105-110 degrees, and there’s no air conditioning outside the visitation room. Mom said she got physically sick from the heat. It’s beyond inhumane.”
Savannah also shared her experience visiting her father on Father’s Day, describing the bittersweet nature of their time together. “We had very intentional conversations,” she said. “It doesn’t get easier; it gets harder each time you leave, knowing you’re leaving them behind.”
The heatwave affecting the Southeastern United States has only worsened the already harsh conditions in the prison system. Savannah read a letter from a fellow inmate at Todd’s facility, a U.S. Marine veteran, who detailed severe mistreatment and lack of adequate healthcare. “This letter shook me to my core,” Savannah said. “My dad is enduring some of these same things.”
Savannah has also expressed broader concerns about the prison system and her advocacy for reform. She voiced her frustration with the lack of support and rehabilitation for inmates, particularly those with mental health issues and veterans. “This is what your taxpayer dollars are going to—paying for abuse instead of rehabilitation,” she stated. “If it means we can create lasting change for everyone, then that’s what we’re going to do.”
In addition to discussing her parents’ struggles, Savannah highlighted her personal growth and realizations. She emphasized the importance of boundaries and self-care, noting how the experience has shaped her perspective on life and justice.
Todd and Julie Chrisley have been behind bars since January 2023, serving a combined sentence of 19 years for their $30 million tax fraud scheme. Despite their circumstances, they are “proud” of Savannah for relentlessly fighting to expose the prison conditions. Their attorney, Jay Surgent, mentioned that they are happy with their “devoted daughter” for “doing everything in her power to make sure the issues inside prison get exposed in the media.”
Back in September, Savannah spoke out about the mistreatment her parents were allegedly receiving, saying, “People are living in inhumane conditions, people are dying in these prisons, and they sweep it under the rug. The people who are running the prisons are the corrupt ones so they should be in there themselves.”
Explaining the “inhumane” conditions, she said, “Being in conditions where it’s 100 degrees inside and having no air conditioning, and the prisons padlocking the ice machines just to retaliate against the inmates.”
In her most recent claim, Savannah mentioned that her father could get transferred to Alabama for continuously speaking up against the prison staff. However, no such information has reached the Chrisley Knows Best stars’ attorneys, according to RadarOnline.
Savannah’s efforts to bring attention to the harsh prison conditions have not gone unnoticed. Her advocacy has sparked conversations about the need for prison reform and the importance of humane treatment for all inmates. As she continues to fight for her parents and others in similar situations, Savannah remains a beacon of hope and resilience.
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