Savannah Chrisley Shares Touching Letter Boyfriend Wrote To Judge In Support Of Her Mom Julie Chrisley

Savannah Chrisley recently shared a deeply personal moment on her Unlocked podcast, revealing how her boyfriend, Robert Shiver, supported her family during a challenging time. In the lead-up to her mother Julie Chrisley’s resentencing hearing, Robert wrote a heartfelt letter to Judge Eleanor Ross, advocating for leniency.

Savannah, 27, explained how she, her siblings, and friends of her parents wrote letters to the judge. “What a lot of people don’t know though is that when preparing for that resentencing hearing, we obviously had to write — we didn’t have to — but, I wrote a letter to the judge, Grayson did, a few of mom and dad’s friends, just kind of in support of her leniency resentencing and so on,” she shared. 

In his letter, Robert painted a vivid picture of the Chrisley family’s struggles since Julie began serving her prison sentence. He shared his firsthand observations of the toll her absence has taken on Savannah’s younger siblings, Grayson and Chloe.

Robert described Chloe, 11, as a spirited girl who has faced immense challenges. “Chloe, 11, has been dealt a tough hand from the moment she was born, and Julie has truly taken her in and raised her, which I believe shows that Julie has always done whatever it takes to give her kids or grandkids the best possible support they need,” he wrote, highlighting how Julie stepped in to provide love and stability. 

He mentioned how Chloe now faces bullying at school because of her parents’ situation. “Every event, school program, or sleepover feels somewhat empty right now because she cannot look into the stands and see that warm smile or get that big congrats after her accomplishments, and that makes a child feel worthy and that the work that they’re putting in is recognized and rewarded from a parent,” he wrote.

Robert also spoke about Grayson, Savannah’s teenage brother, and the sense of loss he feels during milestones like prom and baseball games. “This kid has got such an upside potential to him as he continues to mature and grow. But in his heart, he wants his mother. His mom is his best friend,” he wrote, adding, “The way he talks to me about her and how she never missed a game or a school program or even a drop off or pickup from school tells me how much she means to him, but also how much he means to her. They cherish each other and reestablishing that relationship with a new appreciation of life and of second chances would mean the world to both of them.” 

Robert’s letter also shed light on Savannah’s role as a caretaker. After her parents began serving time, Savannah stepped in as the legal guardian of her siblings, sacrificing her own life to ensure her siblings have everything they need.

Reflecting on Julie, Robert described her as someone who constantly calls home to support her kids, despite the distance. “Her heart is as big as they come,” he wrote, “and she wants to get back home to be present for her kids.”

Robert ended his letter with an impassioned plea to the judge, urging her to consider granting Julie leniency. “I believe that when you look at the facts of the case that are tied to Julie, that you find it in your heart and in the law to make the determination that Julie and this family can be reunited in the very near future,” he wrote.

Although Julie’s initial sentence was upheld during the September hearing, her case saw a significant turn in 2024 when her seven-year sentence was vacated due to insufficient evidence. Meanwhile, Todd Chrisley’s 12-year sentence remains unchanged.