Julie Chrisley Says Prison Mold Made Her Sick
Julie Chrisley says she didn’t leave prison the same way she went in. In a new podcast episode, she shared that she developed a lung condition while serving her time — and she blames it on the prison’s poor living conditions.
Julie, 52, and her husband Todd, 56, were released in May after spending 28 months behind bars for tax and bank fraud. Now back home, the couple is speaking out about how prison affected their health.
On their podcast Chrisley Confessions 2.0, the two opened up about the problems Julie is facing — especially when it comes to her lungs.
“I have a lung condition from being in prison,” Julie said. “Not from doing anything dangerous, but because of asbestos and black mold.”
Todd added that Julie wasn’t the only one exposed to unhealthy conditions. He said another inmate was forced to clean areas with mold and asbestos — without even being given a mask.
Julie explained that her breathing has been off since returning home. “There are moments when I struggle to catch my breath,” she said. The issue is serious enough that she’s now seeing a lung doctor, or pulmonary specialist, for testing.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons hasn’t confirmed her claims and refused to talk about the specific conditions at her facility. But a spokesperson said, “We are committed to safe, secure, and humane facilities… The well-being of those in our custody is a top priority.”
Julie and Todd served their sentences at the Federal Prison Camp in Pensacola, Florida. Though they’re both now home, the couple made it clear that the health effects could last far longer than their prison stay.
During the podcast, Todd also opened up about how hard it was being away from Julie — and said it still didn’t compare to a past health scare they faced.
“The darkest day of my life wasn’t prison,” Todd said. “It was when Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer. That moment gave me PTSD — and I’ll never forget it.”
Now, with Julie seeing doctors for her lungs, the couple is hoping to finally get answers. They say they’re just getting started on the long road back to health.
