A New Legal Nightmare for Todd Chrisley

Todd and Julie Chrisley’s legal saga has already been one of the most high-profile cases in reality television history. After their conviction in June 2022 for bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion, the couple faced up to 30 years in prison. Though they continue to maintain their innocence, claiming they were unfairly targeted, their sentencing date — originally scheduled for October 6, 2022 — was pushed to November 21, 2022, as they sought a fair retrial.

But just when fans thought Todd’s legal troubles couldn’t get any worse, a new lawsuit has emerged — one that directly targets Todd himself. According to reports, a former IRS agent and investigator has filed a defamation suit against the 55-year-old star over comments he made on his popular podcast, Chrisley Confessions.

The Source of the Scandal

During a recent podcast episode, Todd allegedly made a series of explosive statements accusing former tax investigator Amy Doherty Hines of misconduct during his tax investigation. Amy, who previously worked with the Georgia Department of Revenue, claims that Todd falsely accused her of criminal behavior and even mentioned her by name while describing her as corrupt and dishonest.

The podcast episode, which aired in late September, has now sparked a legal firestorm. Amy alleges that Todd’s remarks were not only untrue but damaged her professional reputation, caused emotional distress, and exposed her to public ridicule. She is now seeking over $75,000 in damages and demanding a full retraction from the reality star.

Todd Refuses to Back Down

This isn’t the first time Amy has taken legal action against Todd. Back in 2021, she filed a similar defamation suit — one that is still pending in court. But despite these previous warnings, Todd reportedly refused to retract his statements and instead doubled down, continuing to make bold claims about corruption within the system that investigated him.

Sources close to Todd reveal that he feels deeply wronged by the authorities, convinced that he and Julie were unfairly portrayed as criminals. One insider explained, “Todd has always believed that people wanted to see the Chrisleys fall. He thinks his success, his wealth, and his confidence made him an easy target — and he’s not going to stay silent about it anymore.”

But that fiery determination to speak his truth may now have serious consequences.

The Investigator Strikes Back

According to court filings, Amy’s lawsuit argues that Todd’s words have caused irreparable harm to her career and emotional well-being. She claims she’s been subjected to online harassment and unwanted media attention because of his public accusations. Legal analysts say that while Todd may argue free speech protections, his decision to name her directly could weaken his defense.