Kristina Roberts
Savannah Chrisley, a reality TV star, recently opened up about how her boyfriend, Robert Shiver, showed his support for her mom, Julie Chrisley, before her resentencing hearing in September 2024. Savannah revealed that Robert wrote a heartfelt letter to the judge, asking for leniency in Julie’s case. In a podcast episode, Savannah shared her thoughts about the letter and the impact it had on her family, particularly her mother.
Julie Chrisley, known for her appearance on the reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best, was resentenced to the same 84-month prison term she had previously received. However, before the hearing, Savannah and her family members worked hard to support Julie by writing letters to the judge, hoping for a lighter sentence. Savannah also mentioned that even though they were not required to, she and others, including her brother Grayson and some of their parents’ friends, wrote letters to the judge to show support for Julie.
During a conversation with Robert on her podcast Unlocked, Savannah took a moment to talk about the letter Robert had written to Judge Eleanor L. Ross. She said that she had not read the letter since Robert had first read it to her, but she wanted to share it now to show what kind of person Robert is and how he steps up for her family.
The letter itself was written by Robert with deep care for the Chrisley family. It began with a polite greeting, where Robert addressed Judge Eleanor L. Ross, expressing his hope that she was well. He shared that he was writing the letter on behalf of Julie and the entire Chrisley family, describing how the sentencing had affected them. He explained that over the past year, he had gotten to know Savannah, Grayson, and Chloe, Julie and Todd’s children, and had seen firsthand how Julie’s prison sentence had impacted them all.
One of the key points Robert highlighted in his letter was the difficulty Chloe Chrisley, Todd’s estranged son’s daughter, faced after Julie and Todd’s imprisonment. Chloe, who had been adopted by Julie and Todd in 2016, was deeply affected by the situation. Robert explained that Chloe’s biological parents were no longer in her life, and she had looked to Julie and Todd as her parents. He pointed out how Chloe, now 11 years old, had faced challenges at school, especially due to the bullying she experienced because of her grandparents’ situation.
He explained that Chloe was a spirited young girl who had a positive attitude, making friends easily, and was even recently accepted into the middle school cheerleading team. However, the bullying at school was taking a toll on her, and Robert emphasized that Julie’s presence at home could help Chloe overcome these challenges. He believed that if Julie was able to return home to raise Chloe, the young girl’s bright future would no longer be overshadowed by the current situation.
Another point Robert made in the letter was about how much Chloe missed her mom’s presence. He described how Chloe felt emptiness during events, school programs, and sleepovers because she couldn’t look out into the stands and see Julie’s warm smile or receive congratulations from her mom after her accomplishments. For a child, this kind of emotional support from a parent is crucial, and Robert felt that Julie’s return home could make a significant difference in Chloe’s life.
In addition to Chloe, Robert also spoke about how the situation had impacted Grayson, Savannah’s younger brother. Robert shared that he had grown close to Grayson over the past year and viewed him as a younger brother or even an older son. He mentioned that Grayson also felt a sense of emptiness due to Julie’s absence, especially as he was going through his senior year of high school. Robert expressed how important it was for Grayson to have support from family members during such a crucial time in his life, including missing out on experiences like baseball games, college acceptance letters, and prom dates.
Robert’s letter was a heartfelt attempt to show the judge the emotional toll Julie’s imprisonment had on her children and grandchildren. It painted a picture of a family that had been affected by the absence of a key figure in their lives. Savannah and Robert, as well as other family members and friends, tried to make it clear to the judge how much Julie’s return would mean for her family’s emotional well-being.
Despite these heartfelt appeals, Julie Chrisley’s resentencing hearing ended with the judge reaffirming the original sentence of 84 months in prison. This news was undoubtedly disappointing for the Chrisley family, as they had hoped for a reduction in Julie’s sentence. However, Savannah’s decision to share Robert’s letter with her audience on her podcast was an effort to show the support her mother received from those around her.
