Kyle Chrisley, a former star of the reality TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” and his wife, Ashleigh, have filed a $1.7 million lawsuit against Rutherford County and two sheriff deputies, alleging false arrest and excessive force during a September 2024 incident that led to his aggravated assault arrest. According to the lawsuit filed with the court, the couple claimed they were ‘terrorized in their own home’ by a disgruntled mechanic who had a dispute over payment for car repairs. The mechanic allegedly kicked at their doors, threatened violence, and used his car as a weapon by ramming their SUV, nearly running Kyle over in front of multiple neighbors.
Following the incident, Kyle and the mechanic became involved in a physical altercation outside their home. The lawsuit states that Kyle was acting in self-defense, pushing back against the aggressor as the two men struggled in the garage and down the driveway. However, the Chrisleys argue that when police arrived, the mechanic, who was allegedly the one who had caused the chaos, was not arrested. Instead, Kyle was taken into custody, and the deputies allegedly ignored available video footage and eyewitness accounts that could have supported Kyle’s defense.
Ashleigh, fearing for her family’s safety, called the police when the mechanic allegedly damaged her vehicle and threatened her family with violence. A neighbor’s security camera footage is said to show the mechanic confronting Kyle, yelling, ‘Kyle, come get in front of my car so I can run your b—- a– over.’ The mechanic, however, later returned to the neighborhood, continuing to intimidate the Chrisleys while bystanders watched.
According to the lawsuit, upon Police arrival, the mechanic claimed that Kyle had stabbed him with a knife. However, a neighbor who witnessed the incident stated that they did not see any weapon. Kyle denied the allegation, explaining that the mechanic was the aggressor who had trespassed, frightened his family, threatened to kill him, initiated physical contact, and rammed the SUV. The Chrisleys argue that the officers’ actions were driven by a clear bias and that they were not following proper procedures for self-defense cases.
As the lawsuit progressed, Kyle’s wife reportedly tried to document the officers’ behavior by pulling out her phone to record their actions, but she was allegedly threatened with arrest and told to stop. The lawsuit states that the deputies used excessive force by throwing Kyle to the ground, placing膝盖 on his back, and handcuffing him despite the fact that Kyle did not resist or use force against the officers.
The lawsuit further highlights that the Chrisleys decided to bring this case to seek accountability and change, as they believe no family should have to face criminal charges or threats of arrest for defending themselves or for exercising their constitutional rights. Their attorney, Wesley Clark, said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the case is about false arrest, excessive force, and retaliation for trying to hold police officers accountable. As of now, a representative for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s office has not provided any comments on the lawsuit, leaving the issue open for further legal development.