Chase Chrisleyis speaking out about his parents' prison sentencing for the first time.During an appearance on sisterSavannah Chrisley’sUnlockedpodcast, she pointed out how Chase, 26, is the only family member who hasn’t taken the time to address their parents' respective sentences publicly. However, Chase said: “I think that I don’t owe anybody an explanation.““I don’t owe the public an explanation. I don’t need to explain how I feel to anybody, other than the people that I care about and that I love,” he shared. “Obviously, what we have been going through is hell. It is a terrible, terrible situation. But I have to try and find the good, even in the darkest time.“Chase continued, “I feel like throughout everything that we have been going through, it has made me appreciate things I did not appreciate as much in the past. It’s made me do a lot of reflecting and just kind of figuring out who I am now as a man and who I wanna be in 10 years, and then 10 years from there and 10 years from there.“TheChrisley Knows Beststar said he’s “not going to worry about what everybody else [in] all the world is thinking and saying” about him.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic"I have to make sure that I’m good, so I can be good for[my fiancée] Emmy [Medders]. I have to make sure Emmy’s good,” he continued. “I have tomake sure my family is good emotionallyand that I am in a place emotionally where I can be there for my loved ones.““So that’s why I haven’t really said anything on Instagram or anything like that because I feel like I’ve been doing the work behind the scenes,” he added. “And that’s going to pay off and I’ll just let my actions speak for what needs to be said.“Todd, 53, and Julie, 49, received their respective prison sentencesfor fraud and tax evasionin November. A federal judgesentencedTodd to 12 years in prison with 16 months probation while Julie was given seven years in prison with 16 months probation.Julie and Todd Chrisley.Danielle Del Valle/Getty for E3 Chophouse NashvilleDays after the decision was announced, Chaseshared a cryptic postto his Instagram Story about how loved ones can “unexpectedly be taken from you.” The writer, as a whole, told the story of the importance of making time for loved ones.“Next time someone you love wants to go for a walk or watch a football game or play a board game or just put your phone down and give them your undivided attention, just do it,” the message concluded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Todd and Julie have been ordered to report to prison in Florida on Jan. 17. However, they recently confirmed thatthey’ve already appealed their case.
Chase Chrisleyis speaking out about his parents' prison sentencing for the first time.
During an appearance on sisterSavannah Chrisley’sUnlockedpodcast, she pointed out how Chase, 26, is the only family member who hasn’t taken the time to address their parents' respective sentences publicly. However, Chase said: “I think that I don’t owe anybody an explanation.”
“I don’t owe the public an explanation. I don’t need to explain how I feel to anybody, other than the people that I care about and that I love,” he shared. “Obviously, what we have been going through is hell. It is a terrible, terrible situation. But I have to try and find the good, even in the darkest time.”
Chase continued, “I feel like throughout everything that we have been going through, it has made me appreciate things I did not appreciate as much in the past. It’s made me do a lot of reflecting and just kind of figuring out who I am now as a man and who I wanna be in 10 years, and then 10 years from there and 10 years from there.”
TheChrisley Knows Beststar said he’s “not going to worry about what everybody else [in] all the world is thinking and saying” about him.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“I have to make sure that I’m good, so I can be good for[my fiancée] Emmy [Medders]. I have to make sure Emmy’s good,” he continued. “I have tomake sure my family is good emotionallyand that I am in a place emotionally where I can be there for my loved ones.”
“So that’s why I haven’t really said anything on Instagram or anything like that because I feel like I’ve been doing the work behind the scenes,” he added. “And that’s going to pay off and I’ll just let my actions speak for what needs to be said.”
Todd, 53, and Julie, 49, received their respective prison sentencesfor fraud and tax evasionin November. A federal judgesentencedTodd to 12 years in prison with 16 months probation while Julie was given seven years in prison with 16 months probation.
Julie and Todd Chrisley.Danielle Del Valle/Getty for E3 Chophouse Nashville
Days after the decision was announced, Chaseshared a cryptic postto his Instagram Story about how loved ones can “unexpectedly be taken from you.” The writer, as a whole, told the story of the importance of making time for loved ones.
“Next time someone you love wants to go for a walk or watch a football game or play a board game or just put your phone down and give them your undivided attention, just do it,” the message concluded.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Todd and Julie have been ordered to report to prison in Florida on Jan. 17. However, they recently confirmed thatthey’ve already appealed their case.
source: people.com
