Judge denies Julie Chrisley's request to wear civilian clothes at resentencing hearing
In a recent ruling, U. S. District Judge Eleanor L. Ross denied reality star Julie Chrisley's request to wear civilian clothing during her resentencing hearing set for September 25. Chrisley, known for her role in "Chrisley Knows Best," has been serving a seven-year sentence after being convicted alongside her husband, Todd Chrisley, of fraudulently obtaining $36 million in loans and concealing income to evade federal taxes.
Her legal team argued that wearing a prison uniform could compromise her rights under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments, which protect the right to a fair trial. Judge Ross, however, disagreed, asserting that there was no threat to the integrity of the proceedings due to her attire. This ruling adds to a series of legal challenges faced by Chrisley, who also had her earlier request to appear virtually denied. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit had previously vacated her sentence due to a legal error in its calculation, necessitating a reassessment of her punishment. As the resentencing date approaches, the developments in Chrisley's case continue to attract public interest.
The outcome of this hearing could significantly impact her future and that of her family's reality television brand.