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Todd and Julie Chrisley, “Basketball Wives” star, in prison for fraud

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For some reality stars, life was very different than on a television show when they got into legal trouble.

From Jen Shah's involvement in a telemarketing scam on “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” to the stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” being convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud, numerous TV personalities have gone from the screen to prison.

Here is a list of reality stars who are in prison and the crimes they were convicted of.

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Julie and Todd Chrisley of USA Network's “Chrisley Knows Best”

Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley attend the grand opening of E3 Chophouse Nashville on November 20, 2019 in Nashville.

Almost two years have passed since Julie and Todd Chrisley began their prison sentences for bank fraud. But instead of seven and twelve years in prison respectively, the prison terms for both were reduced slightly.

The Chrisleys, who portrayed themselves as real estate tycoons, rose to fame with their reality show “Chrisley Knows Best” on the USA Network, which followed their close-knit, lively family and the Chrisleys' lavish lifestyle in Atlanta and Nashville. The show attracted more than 2 million viewers in its eighth season and inspired spin-offs such as “Growing Up Chrisley” and “According to Chrisley.”