UPDATE: Federal Bureau of Prisons responds to Todd Chrisley’s allegations about FPC Pensacola

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Reality TV star Todd Chrisley, seen with a microphone in his face, during a press conference.UPDATE (2:15 p.m.): The Federal Bureau of Prisons has released a statement to WKRG News 5 after Todd and Savannah Chrisley held a press conference Friday morning.‘When she called me, she was crying’: Nanny Faye’s local friend on Todd Chrisley’s releaseDuring the press conference, Todd claimed that some inmates at the prison camp were being discriminated against.In an email to us, FBOP officials said, “We are aware of the statements and have forwarded them for proper review.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe email continued, saying, “The Federal Bureau of Prisons takes allegations of staff misconduct seriously and, consistent with national policy, refers all allegations for investigation.“Incidents of potential criminal activity or misconduct inside BOP facilities are thoroughly investigated for potential administrative discipline or criminal prosecution.”Officials said all employees undergo training and are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that “fosters respect for the BOP, Department of Justice, and the U.S. Government.”Staff members are also reminded annually about the Standards of Employee Conduct, according to officials.PREVIOUS REPORTINGPENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Reality TV star Todd Chrisley and his daughter, Savannah Chrisley, held a press conference Friday morning for the first time since Todd was released from jail under a presidential pardon.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDuring the press conference, Todd discussed the conditions inside the prison camp he was in — the Federal Correctional Institution in Pensacola.WATCH THE FULL PRESS CONFERENCEAccording to Todd, not all 317 men inside FPC Pensacola were treated the same.“Being in the prison system, anyone that says that it’s a fair shake, it’s not, because I dealt with young, African American males in the prison that I was in that were not treated the same,” said Todd.“They were denied programming, they were denied access to certain things. I was not denied that.”Todd followed this comment by saying he believes society needs to look at the bigger picture and realize “we are one.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to an Associated Press report from December 2024, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing and demolishing its Pensacola location due to “significant disrepair.”“I will continue to fight for all the guys that I dealt with and that I was blessed to be with at FCP Pensacola,” said Todd.“I will continue to expose the injustices that go on there and throughout the bureau of prisons.”Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, starred on the USA Network reality series “Chrisley Knows Best” from 2014-2023.The couple were found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison, and Julie was sentenced to seven. Both Chrisleys reported to their respective prisons in January 2023.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPresident Donald Trump pardoned them this week, and both were released from prison on Wednesday, May 28.Todd served at FCP Pensacola; Julie served at Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.Fairhope and Daphne hit by 80 mph winds as surprise storm downs trees across Baldwin CountyThis story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.