Todd Chrisley Prays for Prosecutors and Judge on Tax Fraud Case: My Name Has Been ‘Slandered’

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Spreading the love. Todd Chrisley revealed that he and his wife, Julie Chrisley, are sending good vibes to the people involved in their legal case.“We pray for the prosecutors.

We pray that God touches their heart,” the Chrisley Knows Best star, 53, said during the Thursday, September 1, episode of his “Chrisley Confessions” podcast on PodcastOne. “We pray that God opens their eyes and expands their thought process to see it in a different light.

We pray for the judge.”The businessman and his wife, 49, were convicted of tax evasion earlier this year. Their sentencing is scheduled for October, but last month, the duo filed a motion requesting an acquittal and a new trial.

According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the pair are asking for a new trial on the grounds that “the government presented and failed to correct false” testimony during the initial proceedings.The reality stars’ legal team also alleged IRS Revenue Officer Betty Carter “lied” about them owing money for their taxes and claimed there was no evidence that Julie “participated in any of the specifically alleged bank frauds.”On the latest episode of “Chrisley Confessions,” Todd noted that he and Julie have recently discussed how “the devil basically creeps into your life and tries to start tearing you down.” The Georgia native added: “Satan’s plan is to lie, cheat, kill, steal and destroy.