The Cost of a Pardon

Hundreds of millions in penalties have been erased

Todd and Julie Chrisley became household names thanks to their USA Network reality show, Chrisley Knows Best. It all started when a former DC newswoman who briefly worked for the family noticed their loud, flashy personalities, over-the-top family drama, and telegenic kids — and saw TV potential. She pitched the idea to the network, and the show quickly…