Reality TV personality Todd Chrisley, known for the show “Chrisley Knows Best,” is currently serving a multi-year sentence in the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. In a recent interview with conservative outlets NewsNation, Chrisley spoke out about what he describes as deplorable conditions and mistreatment within the facility.

Allegations of Unsanitary Conditions and Food Quality

Chrisley, convicted in June 2022 on charges of financial fraud, claimed that the food provided to inmates is “disgustingly filthy” and allegedly “out of date by, at minimum, a year.” He detailed that the storage facility for the food is plagued by mice and squirrels, and the ceiling had to be removed due to black mold. Shockingly, he asserted that a dead cat was found in the ceiling, which had fallen onto the stored food.

According to Chrisley, inmates are allegedly being deprived of adequate nutrition, receiving what he estimates to be around a thousand calories a day. The reality star, often perceived as arrogant, emphasized that the conditions he described are not conducive to preserving the basic humanity of the incarcerated.

Claims of Targeted Punishment

Chrisley asserted that he exclusively consumes food purchased and prepared by himself from the prison commissary. However, he alleges that a prison warden has imposed restrictions on his commissary purchases as a form of punishment, claiming it is due to his celebrity status. He mentioned that his ability to buy items, such as packs of tuna, has been significantly reduced.

In the interview, Chrisley shared his belief that staff members have expressed a desire to “humble” him, echoing previous statements made by his lawyer, who suggested harassment based on his public profile and attitude.

Communication Restrictions and Legal Battles

Adding to the challenges, Chrisley mentioned restrictions on communication with his wife, Julie Chrisley, who is serving her sentence at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Emails between the couple are allegedly being delayed as a punitive measure.

Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to prison terms for tax evasion and bank fraud, with Todd’s sentence reduced to 10 years and Julie’s to six pending appeals.

In conclusion, Chrisley expressed his belief in a higher purpose and resilience against what he perceives as mistreatment by the federal government.