Josh Duggar

Duggar was found guilty in December on child pornography charges.

He also publicly apologized to his wife for a cheating on her and for a pornography addiction. Prosecutors referred to Duggar’s alleged molestation history in their sentencing memorandum, writing, “This past conduct, when viewed alongside the conduct for which he has been convicted, makes clear that Duggar has a deep-seated, pervasive, and violent sexual interest in children, and a willingness to act on that interest.” The father of seven awaited sentencing in jail. The brood’s reality show lasted until 2015, when it was canceled after it was alleged Duggar previously molested some of his sisters and a babysitter.

Mr. Duggar, 34, a former star of the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” was convicted in December after he tried to covertly download graphic images ...

The lawyers argued that, among other things, the prosecutors had not disclosed certain evidence in a timely manner. “We look forward to continuing the fight on appeal,” he said in a statement after the sentencing. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. He was caught after a Little Rock police detective found an I.P. address that had been sharing child sexual abuse material, according to a memorandum opinion filed by Judge Timothy L. Brooks in August 2021. From 2008 to 2015, Mr. Duggar and his siblings starred with their parents in “19 Kids and Counting,” a reality show following the family’s life in Arkansas. TLC canceled the show after In Touch Weekly reported on a 2006 police report that said Mr. Duggar had molested several girls when he was a teenager. His parents said they had sent him to counseling and had him talk to the police. On Tuesday, Judge Brooks denied a request that Mr. Duggar’s lawyers filed in January asking that he be acquitted or receive a new trial. A jury deliberated for two days before finding Mr. Duggar guilty in December of one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. On Wednesday, Judge Brooks vacated the charge of child pornography possession, one of Mr. Duggar’s lawyers, Justin K. Gelfand, said. Mr. Duggar, 34, a former star of the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” was convicted in December after he tried to covertly download graphic images to his computer in Arkansas. The sentencing, in U.S. District Court in Fayetteville, Ark., concluded Mr. Duggar’s downfall from the eldest sibling on one of the most popular cable reality shows to a convicted criminal, capping a reversal that began with his arrest in April 2021. Prosecutors said that, in May 2019, Mr. Duggar installed a password-protected partition on the hard drive of his desktop computer at his used-car lot in Springdale, Ark., to avoid software that detects explicit images of children.

The former star of '19 Kids and Counting' was sentenced Wednesday to 151 months on for receiving materials depicting the sexual abuse of children.

His parents, Jim Bob and Michele, who said they sent Josh to a Christian treatment program at the time, were also criticized for their response to the alleged behavior. His lawyer, asking for a sentence of five years, claimed that Duggar “has lived an admirable life while navigating unique challenges associated with being in the public spotlight since childhood.” (A second and lesser charge of possessing child pornography was vacated by the court.) “Duggar has a deep-seated, pervasive, and violent sexual interest in children,” wrote Assistant U.S. Atty. Dustin Roberts in a sentencing memo, which also referenced evidence heard at trial about Duggar’s alleged molestation of several underage girls as a teenager. Many of Duggar’s siblings appeared in court and several issued forceful denunciations of their brother after the conviction. In contrast, family patriarch Jim Bob testified during an evidentiary hearing that he couldn’t recall the specifics of the behavior Josh had confessed to him as a teenager. Duggar was convicted in December on two counts of possessing and receiving child pornography.

Josh Duggar, found guilty in December on child pornography charges, has also been accused of molesting four of his sisters as a teenager.

In June 2015, Duggar’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, told Fox News that the alleged victims were four of his younger sisters and a babysitter. Duggar rose to fame for starring alongside his parents and siblings in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” which highlighted aspects of the family’s self-described “very conservative” way of life. “We look forward to continuing the fight on appeal.”

US District Judge Timothy Brooks also sentenced Duggar to 20 years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine and is ordered to have no unsupervised contact with ...

The show was canceled in 2015 in the wake of allegations that Josh Duggar had molested girls as a teen, including two of his sisters, Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard Duggar was found guilty by a jury of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography in December. Duggar is the oldest son of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, whose family and devout Christian lifestyle were the subject of the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting."

Josh Duggar, former star of "19 Kids and Counting" was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on federal child pornography charges.

Duggar starred on TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” until it was cancelled in 2015 over revelations (separate from the current charges) that Duggar had molested four of his sisters and a babysitter. “TLC will not be producing additional seasons of Counting On,” the network told TODAY Parents in a statement. “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. In each of life’s circumstances, we place our trust in God. He is our source of strength and refuge. Josh and Anna wed in September 2008. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar added, "As parents, we will never stop praying for Joshua, and loving him, as we do all of our children.

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison on Wednesday for receiving and possessing child sex abuse images, ...

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was sentenced Wednesday to about 12 1/2 years in prison after he was convicted of receiving ...

TLC canceled “19 Kids and Counting” in 2015 following allegations that Duggar had molested four of his sisters and a babysitter years earlier. But Duggar also appeals to this Court’s discretion to temper that justice with mercy.” “That is justice. Duggar’s parents said he had confessed to the fondling and apologized. “This past conduct, when viewed alongside the conduct for which he has been convicted, makes clear that Duggar has a deep-seated, pervasive, and violent sexual interest in children, and a willingness to act on that interest” the court filing said. Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks to give the maximum term of 20 years to Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.” They argued in a pre-sentencing court filing that Duggar has a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”

The eldest child of the conservative Duggar family, who rose to fame in TLC's '19 Kids and Counting', was sentenced to 151 months in jail on Wednesday.

"That is justice. But Duggar also appeals to this court's discretion to temper that justice with mercy." "Duggar accepts that he is before this court for sentencing and that this court must impose a penalty," his attorneys wrote. "This past conduct, when viewed alongside the conduct for which he has been convicted, makes clear that Duggar has a deep-seated, pervasive, and violent sexual interest in children, and a willingness to act on that interest," the court filing said. Prosecutors had asked US District Judge Timothy Brooks to give the maximum term of 20 years to Duggar, arguing in a pre-sentencing court filing that he has a "deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children". In seeking a 20-year sentence, prosecutors cited the graphic images — and the ages of the children involved — as well as court testimony about the alleged abuse of Duggar's sisters.

Prosecutors had asked for the maximum term of 20 years in prison for Duggar, whose family was the focus of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting.

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard wrote in a joint statement that they are "neither rejoicing nor disappointed by" Josh Duggar's 151-month sentence.

“Where he’s going … the prisoners are going to take care of him.” After seeing all the evidence as it was presented, we believe that the jury reached a just verdict today, consistent with the truth beyond a reasonable doubt.” “The last several weeks and months have been difficult emotionally.

Former 19 Kids And Counting star Duggar was convicted of receiving and possessing child pornography back in December.

He’d previously been accused, as a teenager, of sexual misconduct toward several younger girls, including several of his sisters, allegations that contributed to the ending of 19 Kids And Counting when they resurfaced in 2015. That being said, we would like to pointedly not recommend clicking the above link to the Buzzfeed News article if you’re feeling any kind of bad about the human race already today, since it contains descriptions of the material Duggar has been convicted of viewing that genuinely fucked us up tonight. (On a personal note: We try to be very diligent about our linking here at the Newswire desk, naming and directing our readers toward the source material for articles as best we can.

Josh Duggar has been sentenced following child pornography guilty verdict. What his post-prison life will look like.

Finally, Duggar will also not be able to obtain a medical marijuana card after getting out of jail. But he will also not be able to access adult pornography in the future. He cannot be caught viewing porn, either, or it will violate the terms of his parole.

Duggar's large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show, which was canceled in 2015 following molestation allegations.

Duggar's parents said he had confessed to the fondling and apologized. Authorities began investigating the abuse in 2006 after receiving a tip from a family friend but concluded that the statute of limitations on any possible charges had expired. Prosecutors had sought maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show.

Jason opened up in a statement on his Instagram Story and said he "will never stop loving" Josh Duggar despite his grief over the situation.

"My prayer is that God will use this circumstance to truly humble him and bring about a true change in his life!" "And honestly, where he's going, I feel like the prisoners are just gonna take care of him." "The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities. "I think this is far from over. "With that said, I will never stop loving my brother, regardless of what he does, just as my savior has forgiven me so I have forgiven my brother of his wrongdoings!" Joshua's poor decisions have greatly effected [sic] those around him, in particular his wife, seven children and our family as a whole."