Savannah Chrisley’s Fiance Jason Galanis Owed More Than $100M Before President Trump’s Pardon - Yahoo
Jason Galanis, the fiancé of Savannah Chrisley, reportedly owed over $100 million in restitution and taxes before receiving a sentence commutation from President Trump. The report details his past criminal convictions and his subsequent relationship with the Chrisley family.
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Add InTouch on Google Instagram/theangiestanton Savannah Chrisley ‘s new fiancé Jason Galanis was on the hook for more than $100 million following his 2018 divorce from ex-wife Monet Berger before President Donald Trump granted him clemency.
According to a new report, Galanis, 56, owed more than $100 million in restitution, forfeitures, taxes and other liabilities, including $37 million in restitution, two forfeiture amounts of $37 million and $43 million and approximately $12 million in taxes, TMZ reported on Wednesday, October 28.
Divorce documents obtained by the outlet reveal that Galanis engaged in criminal activity before and during his marriage to Berger.
Galanis was arrested and convicted of defrauding the Wakpamni Lake Community Corp, a business arm of a community of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, in a bond scheme. According to CBS News , the proceeds from the scheme were used to pay for his Bel Air mansion and Manhattan apartment.
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