The Chrisley Family’s Criminal Fallout – And Their New Friends

Savannah Chrisley comes from a family steeped in legal scandal. Her parents – Todd and Julie Chrisley, once the affable stars of Chrisley Knows Best – are currently behind bars for a multimillion-dollar fraud and tax evasion scheme. Todd is serving a 12-year sentence and Julie 7 years, a spectacular collapse of the wholesome reality-TV empire built on their image.

The damage hasn’t stopped there: Savannah’s brother Chase was arrested in early 2025 after a drunken bar brawl in Atlanta, and her half-sister Lindsie had earlier accused Todd of a sordid blackmail attempt involving an alleged sex tape. In short, the Chrisley name – once synonymous with Bible Belt family values and luxury – is now linked with crime and scandal at every turn.

Against this backdrop, Savannah has been striving to rehabilitate the family brand. She gained custody of her younger siblings, launched a podcast, and has floated the idea of a new reality show. Yet Hollywood has remained skeptical.
Industry insiders note that despite Savannah and her brother’s optimistic hints, networks have shown “public skepticism,” seeing the family as “more infamous than ever” and possibly “too scandalous for networks and advertisers” to touch.

With traditional avenues closing, Savannah appears to be taking a darker detour: aligning herself with controversial figures outside the mainstream in an effort to stay relevant.

Courting Controversy: Savannah’s Pattern of Questionable Allies

Observers have pointed out a troubling pattern in Savannah Chrisley’s behavior. Rather than distancing herself from wrongdoing, she has repeatedly embraced individuals with serious criminal or ethical clouds over their heads.

According to watchdogs like Chrisley Knows Prison, Savannah often “throws her support behind obviously guilty people,” portraying them as victims or heroes despite clear evidence of their crimes.

Some examples:

• Publicly defending Tanner Abbott, a former deputy convicted of abusing citizens.

• Hosting convicted scam artists on her podcast Unlocked as “inspirational figures.”

• Voicing support for disgraced figures like former Sheriff Victor Hill.

Critics on Reddit have taken note, accusing Savannah of “willingly associating with violent and obviously guilty individuals to stoke outrage and sympathy for her own family.”

It’s a deeply cynical strategy that seems to ignore the very real victims harmed by the people Savannah now champions.

Enter Jessica “HouseInHabit” Kraus – A Conspiracy Peddler in Savannah’s Corner

The latest – and perhaps most alarming – of Savannah’s alliances is with Jessica Reed Kraus, better known online as @HouseInHabit.

Jessica Kraus has built an enormous online following, branding herself as a “truth-teller.” But behind the curated Instagram aesthetic lies a deeply troubling record:

• Spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories.

• Targeting and smearing abuse victims.

• Cozying up to controversial far-right figures.

• Engaging in online harassment and having her Instagram account suspended for it.

Kraus first gained notoriety during the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial, where she posted unverified and salacious rumors attacking Heard.
Since then, she has pushed baseless stories about celebrities like Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston, defended Scientology-aligned rapists like Danny Masterson, and viciously attacked survivors of sexual assault.

In late 2024, Instagram suspended HouseInHabit’s account after dozens of reports of harassment. Instead of apologizing, Kraus claimed she was the “real victim,” fitting a pattern of deflection seen across her work.

Even her inner circle isn’t safe. In early 2025, she publicly turned on former friends and conservative allies, releasing private information in retaliatory outbursts.

Wired has accurately dubbed HouseInHabit “Infowars for wine moms,” highlighting her role in mainstreaming conspiracy theories to suburban audiences.

Washington D.C. Meet-Up: Fringe Influencers Unite

Despite Jessica Kraus’s toxic reputation, Savannah Chrisley eagerly aligned herself with her.

In April 2025, Savannah and Kraus were photographed together in Washington, D.C., attending political events and sightseeing. Kraus documented their trip on Instagram, sharing photos and tagging Savannah, including a suspiciously vague suggestion that they attended the White House Easter Egg Roll (unconfirmed).

Even more alarming?
In one image, Savannah smiled next to Lady Victoria Hervey, a British aristocrat infamous for defending Jeffrey Epstein and downplaying his crimes.

By embracing figures like HouseInHabit and Lady Hervey, Savannah Chrisley is openly signaling a pivot into fringe conspiracy circles.

Sources report that Savannah has been “aggressively courting Trump-world influencers in a desperate bid to secure a pardon for her imprisoned parents.”

Rather than distancing herself from the criminal stain on her family’s name, Savannah seems determined to double down – blaming the “system” instead of accepting any accountability.

Backlash and Fallout: Guilt by Association

If Savannah hoped that teaming up with Jessica Kraus would rehabilitate her family’s image, the strategy is backfiring – badly.

After photos of Savannah in D.C. surfaced, backlash erupted online:

• Reddit threads tore apart Savannah’s alliances, calling them “desperate” and “pathetic.”

• Former fans expressed horror that Savannah would associate with Epstein defenders and conspiracy theorists.

• Media insiders speculated that her chances for a legitimate TV comeback are now “near-zero.”

One commenter summed it up bluntly:

“Savannah Chrisley’s willingness to smile next to someone like Lady Victoria Hervey shows just how far she’s willing to go to stay relevant.“

Rather than generating sympathy, Savannah is solidifying her reputation as a fame-hungry opportunist willing to stand next to anyone – no matter how toxic – if it helps her narrative.

A Reckoning for Savannah and the Chrisley Brand

The saga of Savannah Chrisley’s embrace of Jessica Kraus is a revealing chapter in how public figures can spiral further into controversy.

By aligning herself with conspiracy theorists, abuser apologists, and scandal-plagued influencers, Savannah isn’t helping her family’s case – she’s amplifying public distrust.

Unless Savannah dramatically changes course, she risks permanent exile from mainstream opportunities.
Instead of leading a Chrisley brand comeback, she and Chase may be trapped in “reality TV purgatory” – notorious but untouchable.

“Guilt by association is real,” one observer noted, “and Savannah is learning this the hard way.”