Todd Chrisley tells NewsNation prison staff said he ‘needs to be humbled’ | Cuomo

Jailed reality TV star Todd Chrisley is speaking out publicly for the first time from behind bars, telling NewsNation in an exclusive interview that staff have said he needs to be "humbled" and taken pictures of him while he's asleep. NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin has the details.
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[@Joan-ds5hb]

The things he's talking about happening happen to people all over the county in prisons . Mothers and grandmothers pay constantly extortion money. The food in facilities have always been like this. They will show on their web pages these colorful meal trays but that's not what they are getting served. Most families can't afford alot of money on the commissary and the phone. Plus their fees are outrageous. Live snakes, mice, and rats as large as cats. People speak up all the time in the south and of course you will hear the same bs line do the crime do the time. No where in their sentences from a judge does it say they are to have all those things done to them. The judge says they are in the CARE and custody of what ever state or federal custody. This is how America takes care of its people. In prison, jail, the mentally ill, the elderly, and the homeless. While we take care of the rest of the world. I wish them the best. I pray he doesn't feel the repercussions from this but I feel he will. They are spiteful.

[@juliehudson2095]

I agree

[@gwenbennett8955]

Regardless of the crimes there should be basic needs met for all!! Shame on our system!

[@TheSingingGardener]

They don’t like prison? Don’t commit crimes! Prisons in America are like 5 star hotels compared to prisons in 3rd world countries.

[@tbooth7201]

How about we work on treating our military better first? I can tell you my 2 children have had it far worse in the military. He should try an M.R.E. and then talk.

[@sandyme1973]

@@tbooth7201exactly!

[@berthageorge2627]

The system excuse itself from these places.You can't send the News media in these places ,or. Police or a sheriff.They won't let them in.All Gaurds ,Worden's , nurses ,lie for each other.Someone hospitalized by beatings for guards ,inmates etc.yiu can not visit your loved one no matter how long they are in the "so called" hospital,if hospitalized at all.Their call privileges are taken so they can't tell and they all so can be placed on lock down and be beaten severely more.........if they die...lies are told !😮

[@andriamsimpsonrussell]

Basic needs? He's got three meals, a bed, no bills, free electric, free tv, free medical, and internet access. That's FAR more "basic needs" than the homeless get, homeless vets, seniors on fixed incomes, low income families, etc.

[@tanyam.2982]

Brian entin coming in the clutch as always!

[@tishasian4314]

Prisons are their own world they make their own laws and they do what they want to prisoners when they want. America needs to get that through their head this isn't like going to camp you will be mistreated when you go to prison the food is terrible the abuse happens on a daily basis the filth is beyond what you could imagine. Most prison guards are more of a criminal than the actual criminals that are in prison. That's the truth and that's the actual reality

[@Diamondbutterflys]

Excellent description!

[@dandan7973]

As someone who has done time , this is 100 percent accurate

[@rubyk445]

Poor Julie and her husband Todd this is sad.

[@Titi4440-n2p]

This is true

[@toddfauster6111]

Well said

[@CJReed-pw8re]

Saying this publicly is only going to make things worse for him.

[@SC-cb2pg]

He’ll learn the hard way.

[@chuckgates1171]

30 months in the hole

[@penandpencilplow]

His voice sounds strong and he is surviving and getting along. He’s just getting started on his time. He’s still thinking like a celebrity. In time he’ll likely settle down and just serve his time so he doesn’t make things harder for himself or get what privileges he has taken away with shopping in the commissary. Those guards are the rulers there.

[@Titi4440-n2p]

I hope todd will be safe after giving this information 🙏🏿

[@teamcougars]

Brian is an excellent reporter ❤❤

[@vprice777vp]

All the jokes about being privileged & complaining is nonsense. Prisons are hell holes. I know attorneys who will tell you this as well as inmates who have been there. It's kind of a sadistic society of humans....

[@jonathanrogers4177]

Yes the guards & wardens are bigger criminals than more of the “criminals” they have locked in cages

[@donnabaxter8123]

Chrisleys...My name is Donna Baxter. I lost my 25 year old son in April 2030. He was my middle, a freshman at Georgia Technical studying physics. One day your show popped up and I laughed so deeply, authentically, and freely. I felt my son, Cameron, right there with me. The heaviness lifted is unexplainable. Sending you love, prayers and undying commitment to follow your case. 🙏

[@ksborder]

Everything he's saying could be true, and him saying so might make it worse. I'm not a fan of the hypocrite Chrisley, but incarcerated people should be provided with basic safety, nutrition, healthcare. I feel a lot worse for people who don't have anyone putting $$ on the books.

[@dadude2k213]

Oh now they need basic needs. We been telling this forever.

[@Lez_awake]

Same

[@Joan-ds5hb]

Yes elderly people in there in their 70 80s they've outlived their 1 person, a mother, grandmother, wife, and have no one.

[@jomac8101]

They steal their money, too.

[@Victoria-ns2vi]

They have it better than the homeless do

[@lianelindsey1407]

Brian Anton is#1!

[@lorikennedy1127]

Its prison. The conditions aren't the four seasons.

[@gregsmith1499]

Prison not supposed to be luxurious

[@sillylilmonkey]

IT'S PRISON PEOPLE! It's not supposed to be luxurious.😂 It's a punishment! You don't like the conditions, don't do the crime.

[@kgvalentinno]

Please understand not everyone behind bars is guilty of what they have been convicted. Personally I would want my tax money go to making sure they are care for. Food and clean conditions in care of someone else is a right everyone should have. Its not being luxurious its being humane.

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time! 😡😡😡

[@anbrdari]

Im sure he isn't lying. Some are this bad and worse. Ever watch youtube of people who have actually been in them?

[@healmyroots]

What are taxpayers paying for, if the inmates are not fed, the place is dirty, they aren't getting care, etc.? Where is our money going???

[@christinehawkins1382]

To pay for anything that's not helping Americans ....does Ukraine ring a bell 🔔 😳

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

In the pockets of politicians

[@locsha33]

If you can't do time, don't do the crime.

[@Wat1181-g8x]

Amen!!

[@karenbougher1219]

the point is it's terrible living

[@locsha33]

@@karenbougher1219 it ain't the Hilton.

[@lauriewright4496]

The question is what kind of person is the warden that enjoys making people suffer? Sounds like he/ she needs to be in prison?

[@rongold7719]

Maybe don’t steal and you won’t find out what prison is like.

[@fannykelley1978]

did they think prison was a luxury resort. that is not a vacation its a prison

[@ashleykelly3279]

They all need to be humbled, as far as I’m concerned. Being on tv, doesn’t give you the right to not pay taxes, commit fraud, cheat on the wife with another man, really everything he does always makes want to slap the taste out of his mouth. No one put him there except he and himself. The whole family needs to stop blaming everyone else and acting like they’re perfect. They weren’t put in there bc of their good deeds and had it been someone else, they’d be talking junk about how that person needed to be in prison. I feel that Nanny is the only normal one that has common sense in the crowd. I hate it for her and the young kids, but Todd and Julie knew they had 2 more kids to raise when they committed all the crimes. Nanny doesn’t go around to all the podcasts and say they are innocent and don’t deserve to be in prison. At least, I haven’t heard her say it anywhere. I think she knows they’re guilty and that you always have consequences for your bad behavior!

[@maryluyoung7073]

Yes

[@sherrigarrett1389]

Exactly. I’d get more years than that for stealing millions. Stupid games win stupid prizes

[@lisalynn9974]

They need to take him to a prison or jail in Alabama. Discusting doesn't begin to explain the deaths and extortion going on here. I know its not just in Alabama but this particular federal prison camp is off the beaten path for sure. Probably not one of the nicer ones but again there's no Tuna or Pasta available in the commissary here.

[@jackkoba8053]

I think most people are under the assumption that Federal Prisons are “country clubs “ I do feel their sentence was excessive. Maybe once he gets out he can use his voice for good

[@maryluyoung7073]

He will use his voice to make money for himself

[@beffis1980]

I agree with everything you said. Prisons are not supposed to be enjoyable. Prison are made for you to be uncomfortable and have all the fine things and privileges that you ever had stripped from you. It is a punishment. If the conditions are that terrible, I do hope when he gets out, he uses his voice to advocate for others in prison. That would show his heart has truly changed. I think he’s used to having whatever he wants when he wants it. It’s kind of a case of riches to rags and it’s very unpleasant for somebody that’s used to living a lifestyle like his.

[@janetashkenazy9290]

TODD IS USING HIS VOICE NOW WHEN IT IS MOST NEEDED TO REFORM PRISON CONDITIONS. HE KNOWS HE IS PUTTING HIMSELF AT RISK BY EXPOSING THESE PROBLEMS. THIS IS HOW BRAVE PEOPLE REACT WHEN CHANG IS DESPERATELY NEEDED.

[@MissyRichardson-l1x]

What did he expect?

[@billykocher8721]

What do u expect him to say. I love it here, the place is just like home. Give me a break. Shouldnt have done what he did.

[@DarleneLewis-f2j]

Yu r in a PRISON ...AS ANY OTHER INMATE YU R NOT TO B PRIVALEGED..BUT PUNISHED IF U DONT AGREE WITH THE SYSTEM THEN DONT COMMIT THE CRIME!!! WHEN CONTEMPLATING A CRIME ALSO WEIGHT YUR OPTIONS... IF ITS NOT TO YUR LIKING ...DONT DO THE CRIME. IJS... AND U DON'T DESERVE ANY SPECIAL TREATMENT.

[@Tuber828]

It's been like this for a long time. Now it's important to put out there? Did Anyone ever watch 60 days in?

[@stubdepotllc.7539]

Prison is prison, I mean what did he expect, awesome food prepared by a top-notch chef...!! It supposed to suck, or nobody would ever learn their lesson. Plus let's be honest Todd needs to toughen up a little.!!

[@LongBeachDragon]

Seriously. What did he expect? A maid with turndown service, a butler to fetch him slippers, and elite food? For all the people complaining on here the food should be better (which I will say yes it should be to some degree), if inmates were getting what Chrisley is expecting, they'd flip their lid. Prison isn't band camp. It's not some lush rehab getaway on a tropical island. it's meant to deter crime. If people lived and ate better in prison, and made more money in prison, than the outside, every one would be fighting to get IN. Sorry Chrisley can't have his conjugals and his mother to do his laundry, but he DOES need a little humility since he thinks he's a king.

[@Buddha-of8fk]

Ahhh, the little princess Todd is finding out that prison isn't a nice place. Well him and his family will find out fast that them running their mouths will make it much worse.

[@familylifetoo9541]

Homeless vets .. no food, no shelter no warmth no ac no roof over their heads .. also elderly American Citizens... Having said that .. they should have good inspectors look at what's up in the prisons

[@honestnewsnet]

He never stops lying does he?

[@gcchair7634]

Stop calling Correction officers as guards.

[@alysiam1]

It’s prison, not the Ritz Carlton

[@Robert-yo1tb]

I think Todd is taking advantage of all that prison has to offer.

[@SkinnyVinnie]

Ain’t supposed to be a vacation son!

[@michaelgrubb2511]

Don't forget he had a sex tape of his one daughter to black mail her.

[@gardenmama1393]

​@@michaelgrubb2511shout this from the roof tops, I don't think enough people know how cruel he really is.

[@aaron042671]

He’s whining, shouldn’t have been a crook.

[@poodlemom1109]

👍

[@maryluyoung7073]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@chanelf9827]

I'm confused. Are we supposed to feel sorry for him? I feel sorry for the other inmates. They should be allowed normal human food. But, I don't want to hear some millionaire (billionaire?) cry about how bad he is being treated in prison. people are in prison for stealing a candy bar, after being hungry. F a bunch of millionaire whining after he committed far worse theft.

[@poodlemom1109]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@Michele-fs1tb]

Exactly!

[@malleryNOW]

Jesus to goodness... Todd not gonna make it any more comfortable for himself by blasting the facility like that... he needs to try the old catch more flies with honey 🍯 routine

[@fortniteclipz777]

Please help all of them that are in there! All!

[@pattimccord6372]

Oh poor guy i feel sorry for him, no i really dont.

[@Porsche1252]

Awwww poor Hollywood superstar not getting his 5 star treatment awwwww it’s prison it’s not supposed to be a smooth easy ride.

[@cindygreiman1581]

Bull crap ex-prison nurse here. The food in our prison is made by inmates. I saw inmates drop a big pan of cooked chicken 🐔 on floor. Proceeds to put it back to serve. I never ate food there. Brought food sealed. Still mice got into my cookies. I lost 50 pds working there. Local Co jail that looks like a castle 🏰 built-in 1854.

[@yungsmile7546]

Waaaah! Prison isn't a vacation resort.

[@robinhood2454]

He's lucky to be in federal prison instead of state prison

[@PoeLemic]

I hope that NewsNation will come and interview me when I go to prison. I know that I might be caught in the future, so I hope they'll remember that I kept visiting their KZbin channel.

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

You gotta work in the kitchen if you want the good stuff, thats what I did in Florence fpc (5 years for growing some pot) 30 years ago! But he is in Florida 90\90 Temp \ humidity! mold always wins😂🎉

[@annacoats2988]

If this was a 3 way phone call, it is a violation. His attorney cannot approve any visits. The prison, like most prisons, may be short staffed. The prison cannot just stop operations to escort and monitor the interview. He is not the only inmate there. Prison has ways for inmates to complain. The family is just trying to make money off the current situation.

[@maryluyoung7073]

Of course

[@TheGaredbug]

They WILL make money, write a book, get a movie deal. Wait for it.

[@tod3msn]

I'm not seeing the upside of this interview for Chrisley.

[@nickjosephhabshey]

Todd Chrisley is full of it. It is prison. You should’ve thought about that before you spent everybody else’s money. Food in county, jail or prison does not have expiration dates on it. The protection money is BS. Also him and his daughter need to keep their mouth shut.

[@wade2922]

Don't do crime, if you don't want to do the time.

[@pamthompson3812]

Their sentences are ridiculous.

[@andriamsimpsonrussell]

Todd Chrisley and his wife are IN PRISON!

[@Melissa_Melissa_503]

Hopefully this awful experience will teach him to pay he taxes when he is released. He is lucky he can afford commissary many others in prison can't afford it.

[@AK-lg6ju]

The irs agent admitted that she lied on the stand and they owe zero in taxes, they actually overpaid. It was a crooked judge that wouldn’t change the sentence.

[@tannernanner1]

Omg, he's not a murderer!! This is horrible. And just bc he's got $$ doesn't mean he needs to be extorted and starved. 😮

[@ginnagw]

@@tannernanner1money he stole which is why he is in prison or do you think stealing is acceptable behavior?

[@tannernanner1]

@@ginnagw yes, that's exactly what I said. No. But he doesn't deserve that kind of treatment and no one else in there does either. These aren't violent criminals! Omg!

[@ginnagw]

@@tannernanner1 then they should have taken a plea deal. They were so far up their own asses, they thought they wouldn’t go to prison. They had another option, so now, they have to deal with the consequences.

[@lizaminelli4914]

Maybe he would like to do time in Mexico or another 3rd world country. Then he would never complain and wouldn’t do crime!

[@cocoknows]

Why do we only pay attention to prison conditions when a celebrity is there?

[@icantwiththis]

Because we don't listen to normal poor people

[@lc6636]

@@icantwiththisAmen!! The one who made the statement is probably the worst.

[@kathylezcano8793]

And from what I hear prison is like that. They don't keep a lot of the Facilities clean❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skj3365]

Prison is it's own world. Inhumane!

[@justme5181]

If you can't do the time don't do the crime....I am so tired of hearing about Todd's complaining he needs to man up and do the time 😊

[@berthageorge2627]

You can't send police ,a sheriff , News person , in any of these places to talk to a loved one. They stop all priviages for a prisoner it they tell anything,If a prisoner is hospitalized....you still can't visit them in hospital.If they have one fight in these place no one can visit

[@madamkenkey]

Wow nothing has changed. Still sounding entitled and privileged. Poor conditions but unfortunately that’s the real world that many have dealt with

[@Idontwant1]

He’s in Prison it’s not suppose to be comfortable. But it’s not supposed to be dangerous to your health either. He’s crying saying he’s being abused. He’s just a big crybaby.

[@instigatorartworks]

I am glad that anyone will talk openly about the way these hell holes are mis-managed. They are managed this way by design.

[@debbiehyland5821]

I am sorry that Todd is going through very harsh conditions in jail.Todd should have paid his taxes.but he is not a hardened criminal.Todd is not a murderer.he is not a terrorist.Todd and other inmates at the jail he is at should have better treatment.also for other inmates at other prisons.should be treated like humans.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

He is NOT in jail and was NOT sentenced to jail.

[@CC-cn3cz]

Guess he forgot he’s in prison not the Ritz! You reap what you sow Todd

[@yvettetardiff3790]

Don’t break the law and you won’t go to prison.

[@lizaminelli4914]

Dude!! It’s prison not club med! He’s obviously guilty or he wouldn’t be in there! That’s why you should stay clean and not be dirty! Dirty people go to dirty places!!! Surprised he’s not someone’s B^*+^ yet!!

[@susanmetcalf8009]

So prison isn't a resort. I have no sympathy for him. He refuses to take responsibility for his actions. He isn't being beaten. He has a bed and food, and prison isn't supposed to be nice.

[@Kay_Watermelon]

I agree. He's just now finding out what thousands of people in prison have been putting up with for ages. He's just loud about it and appalled because he's never known anything other than high-class privilege. It's not worse for him than anyone else in there.

[@Wat1181-g8x]

Exactly!

[@poodlemom1109]

Well said!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@joanmanning198]

​@@Kay_Watermelon Actually, he did grow up in poverty. He and his mother worked in a cotton factory in SC.

[@inneybaby2506]

Right ! I didn't hear them talking about prisons when his son was arrested. None of them !

[@nancyc4146]

Dude, Expired food is going to be the least of your problems from here on out. snitches get stitches. I doubt we will be hearing about any follow-up to the story soon.

[@JWild2024]

Todd will sue the two prison for mistreatment and neglect towards him and his wife

[@HopeS68]

I worry they will do horrific things to him, mainly because he's talking, however, keep talking because prison reform is needed desperately

[@CC-kl4nh]

I hope Todd and Savannah continue to bring to light prison conditions. Security guards and police CAN abuse their powers.

[@HopeS68]

Being humbled and living amongst filth bugs rats etc...is not ok. Period

[@ritamartone9797]

He is in prison not a 5 star hotel

[@barbaraholland8701]

Reach out to the legislators for that area. I’m not sure they need to make appt. They could make a fairly thorough investigation. I’ve heard of this being done in another prison and the upper staff were very concerned. They didn’t want to be caught. I didn’t hear the results of that investigation. From what I understand, they may have walked in unannounced due to the information they had. Not sure if that could work, but I think that’s what they did.

[@Joan-ds5hb]

Lol

[@damagecontroller8637]

19years hell naw

[@ledzep3692]

You mean Prisons didn't change the menu after King Todd entered its rustic gates!? Dang!

[@m.jaquarius8365]

You don't even personally know that man, only how the media has portrayed him, which the media portrays everyone negatively. They let murderers out on bond, but throw the book at these two because they are famous, and there white, so of course the prejudice judge had to make sure to make an example out of them. Our justice system is fucked.

[@tomstanford7997]

@ledzep3692 don't you mean queen?

[@marlenearnett3159]

I live within 30 min of this prison and he is NOT LIEING. All inmates will say they would rather be in south Florida then to be in the Panhandle.

[@LilStampBug]

Don't feel sorry for him at all... You made your bed now lie in it!

[@Wat1181-g8x]

Exactly!!!

[@poodlemom1109]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@lindamastromonaco7658]

Keep him locked up.

[@emilygrace6522]

Poor Todd and Julie they haven’t seen each other feel bad for them I don’t think they deserve any of this u know we here about Todd but we haven’t heard anything from Julie

[@tamaralauber5580]

It’s abuse. Most if not all prisons are like this. It’s inhumane. I pray for his protection and that in all prisons it will allll be exposed and those who need to be removed from their positions, shall be and those with a heart for ppl shall reside in thine place In Jesus name

[@TheSingingGardener]

Poor criminal complaining about prison! 😂 he’s lucky he’s not in a 3rd world prison…. You don’t like prison? Don’t commit crimes!!!

[@jff1957]

With this information out there why isn't the health department going in. They checked restaurants and closed them down

[@dfine3174]

It’s prison. Maybe transfer him to another facility to do his time. The prisoners should have basic needs. I’m sure this will prompt a investigation

[@BonnieMoore-k4p]

I was in bryan with Jen shaw and Elizabeth Holmes the food is bad it is expired and commissary is expensive our system has failed us

[@Victoria-ns2vi]

they are right he needs to be humbled, he thinks he should be living in luxury. he should have thought about that when he was stealing all that money and bragging about he wouldnt get caught. i dont feel sorry for his arrogant behind.

[@gregsmith983]

Shouldn’t have been embezzling money you wouldn’t be in prison.

[@nancytucker5191]

Really what does he expect it’s a prison not a 5 star hotel wake up it’s reality

[@wwilson7594]

Snitches get stitches. I feel so sorry for him.😢

[@tammmygrenoble-ue2gb]

One thing I don't understand why hasn't some of the higher officials in the state of Florida and replace some of these guards and wardens and the actual person running this present it's not only happening to Todd Chrisley but every other inmate in there I understand that this is present but if this is beyond inhuman conditions anyone should have to live in why do sex offenders have to spend less time in jail this is crazy

[@izputzitdowntv1161]

He literally said they tried blackmailing his daughter and they asked about food smh

[@sharonlefebvre1047]

Todd is still trying to make the rules even in prison. When is he going to learn?

[@roberthopkins3621]

Todd does need to learn to be humble. He is not the Queen of England, he is just an old wore out queen.

[@elizabethvillanueva5478]

Lol it's prison not a Spa They should of thought about it when they were laughing on the way to their bank. Thoughts and prayers😂

[@janelleshetron2727]

Well they aren’t lying

[@patriciagurwitz509]

Cuomo …👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Great informative report. Shame on our prison system 😢

[@jackstraw6760]

He's going to do well in prison.

[@swagcannon8847]

I have no idea who these people are.

[@RobbieAnnWhiten-ef7on]

Sorry things are so bad. You should have thought about how you was living. You reep what you sow.Hope you have time to change you life around.

[@shannanbegley8189]

Thank you Chris and Brian! Loved the humor, Chris😝