Paul Archuleta/Getty Julie Chrisley stepped out in public for the first time since being released from prison on Thursday, May 29, after President Donald Trump issued a pardon for her and her husband, Todd Chrisley Julie was spotted running errands in Nashville with her natural gray hair Julie and Todd were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud and were initially sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison in 2022 Julie Chrisleyis enjoying her freedom. The reality star, 52, stepped out in public on Thursday, May 29, marking her first sighting since she and husbandTodd Chrisleywerereleased from federal custodythe day prior. TheChrisley Knows Beststars were previously incarcerated for two years after their2022 conviction for tax evasion and bank fraud. A photo shared byFox News Digitalshows Julie running errands in Nashville with a smile on her face andsporting her natural gray hair. On Tuesday, May 27,President Donald Trumpissued Todd, 57, and Juliefull pardons, prompting their immediate release. A video captured the moment Trump announced the news to the Chrisley kids, where he noted their parents were "given a pretty harsh treatment, based on what I'm hearing." "It's a terrible thing, but it's a great thing, because your parents are going to be free and clean," Trump said. "I hope we can do it by tomorrow. ... I don't know them, but give them my regards and wish them a good luck." The next day, the pardon was officially signed and the pair were released. Paul Archuleta/Getty "I am just so grateful that I am gonna leave here with my dad," their daughterSavannah Chrisley, 27,said in a videoobtained byTMZasshe waited outside the Florida facilityfor her dad. She was wearing an all-pink outfit, which included a "Make America Great Again" top and matching trucker hat with Trump's name on both. That same day, her 19-year-old brother,Grayson Chrisley, traveled to Kentucky topick up their mother. 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 celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty The couple, who have been married since 1996 andshare four children, were firstindictedin August 2019 before a jury found them guilty in 2022. They weresentencedto a combined 19 years in prison, but their sentences werereducedby about two years each in September 2023. In the years since, they have been appealing their case. While Todd's appeal was upheld, Julie'swas initially granted due to insufficient evidence. However, a judge later ruled that her original punishment was sufficient. Savannah also fought for their freedom, telling PEOPLE she was hoping for a presidential pardon earlier this year and voicing her support for Trumpat the Republican National Convention in 2024in a speech where she mentioned her parents' case. Savannah continued to document their journey leading up to their release. The same day Julie first stepped out in public, Savannah shared the momenther mom and dad reunitedin a discreet photo on her Instagram Stories. The discreet snap showed Todd and Julie's legs as they sat facing each other. Savannah captioned it: "Reunited and it feels so good!" Read the original article onPeople
