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'I am heartbroken': Lindsie Chrisley finally opens up about parents Todd and Julie’s prison sentences

Todd Chrisley received a 12-year sentence while Julie Chrisley received 7 years in their bank fraud and tax evasion case

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion on November 21. Todd was given a 12-year prison term and a 16-month probationary period while his wife Julie received a sentence of only seven years in prison with 16 months on probation.

Todd’s eldest daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, 33, who was yet to comment on the ordeal, broke her silence on Tuesday, December 6, telling Hollywood Life that she was "heartbroken" over her parents' sentencing. She also thanked fans for their support during the turbulent period.

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"I wanted to take a minute and first of all, say thank you to all of our listeners that have reached out to me the past few weeks regarding my family. I wanted to take a step back and begin to process everything before speaking and making any statements. The past few months have been extremely hard for me and my family, and I am heartbroken over the updates in my parents’ case that occurred late last month," said Lindsie in a statement.

The statement continued, "I know some of the media has tried to twist my response to this and make it something it’s not, but at the end of the day, there is no tea here. I am heartbroken and navigating this process the best way I know how. At the end of the day, this is a real family, and these are real and raw emotions. With that being said, thank you all for your love, support, and prayers. It really means the world to my family and me."

On the latest episode of the 'Chrisley Confessions' podcast, Todd and Julie discussed their priorities openly while going through a difficult time. Sharing a quote from author Priscilla Shirer, Julie said, "Age is just a number. And since we don't know our death date, we have to live every day as if it's our last." "Yesterday doesn't matter," Todd said, agreeing with his wife. "Today is what we have. Tomorrow belongs to God, because we're not promised tomorrow," he added.