Josh Duggar's appeal for a new trial in his child pornography case has been terminated, upholding his 12½-year prison sentence. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a formal mandate after denying his appeal in August. Duggar was found guilty in December 2021 on charges related to the receipt and possession of child pornography. He is expected to remain in prison until 2032. The investigation into Duggar began after authorities traced child sexual abuse material to a computer at a car dealership he owned. Duggar's attorneys argued that statements he made during the investigation should not have been allowed at trial.
Jill Duggar accuses her father, Jim Bob Duggar, of treating her worse than her brother, Josh Duggar, who was convicted of child sex abuse. In an excerpt from her upcoming book, Jill describes a tense family meeting where she confronted her father about their strained relationship. Jim Bob allegedly demanded an apology for Jill's accusation of verbal abuse, leading to a heated exchange. Jill also expressed frustration that her father praised a young fan while criticizing her for her personal choices. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar released a statement saying they prefer to handle disagreements privately.
The federal appeals court has upheld the child pornography conviction of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, rejecting his arguments for a new trial. Duggar, the oldest son of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar from the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting," was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison last year. His appeal sought to suppress incriminating statements he made to federal authorities and overturn a lower court's decision to deny the mention of another person's previous sex offense convictions during the trial. The court ruled that Duggar's statements were admissible and that the district court judge did not deprive him of his right to present a complete defense.
Amy Duggar, former star of "19 Kids & Counting," and her mother, Deanna Duggar, encountered Anna Duggar, wife of Josh Duggar, at a mutual friend's funeral. Amy attempted to reach out to Anna, who appeared angry and asked for space. Amy has been vocal about wanting to help Anna amid her husband's scandals and prison sentence but has received no response. Despite the separation, Amy and Deanna still love Anna and her children and want them to get help.
Anna and Josh Duggar's daughter, Mackynzie, was spotted in a rare photo with family in-laws in Texas, fueling rumors that the Duggar family has moved to the state. Anna and her children were visiting family and attending vacation Bible school while Josh serves his prison sentence nearby. Recent reports suggest that Anna may have been forced to move out of the Duggar family property following a heated argument with father-in-law Jim Bob Duggar. Anna's relationship with Josh and the Duggar family has been strained since his conviction on child pornography charges.
Anna Duggar, wife of Josh Duggar who was convicted for possessing inappropriate images of children, has been kicked out of her in-laws' property after a heated argument with Jim Bob Duggar. Anna and her seven children had been living on Jim Bob's Arkansas compound, but she was asked to leave about a month and a half ago. Rumors suggest that Anna wanted to be closer to her husband and needed distance from her in-laws. The tension between Anna and Jim Bob has been evident since Josh's sentencing, with Anna allegedly blaming Jim Bob and his wife for Josh's arrest. Despite the family strife, Anna remains dedicated to her husband and has continued to visit him in jail.
Amy King, cousin of Josh Duggar, recalls confronting him about the allegations of molesting his sisters. King, who grew up outside the strict religious environment of the Duggar family, expressed her anger at being kept in the dark about the scandal and feeling unprotected. Duggar was sent to a religious camp instead of facing criminal charges in 2015, but was later found guilty of possessing child sexual abuse material in 2022 and sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. King has since distanced herself from the family and has spoken out against them in a documentary.
Amy Duggar, cousin of Josh Duggar, spoke out about confronting him after news broke in 2015 that he had molested multiple women, including his sisters. Amy revealed that she confronted Josh directly, expressing her anger and disappointment. She also criticized the family's culture of secrecy and the way her aunt and uncle, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, handled the situation. Amy's comments come after her appearance in a documentary where she and other family members revealed shocking details about the Duggar family.
The Duggar family, known for their conservative values, has a history of breaking the law. The most notable member with a criminal history is Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's eldest son, Josh Duggar, who was accused of molesting five underage girls, including his sisters. The family's reality show, 19 Kids and Counting, was canceled due to the scandal, and their spinoff, Counting On, was canceled in 2021 after Josh was arrested on child pornography charges.
Police visited the Duggar family compound on Sunday morning as part of a follow-up investigation after an unknown incident took place on the property. The Duggar family has faced numerous accusations and charges in recent years, including Josh Duggar's conviction for possessing and receiving child pornography. Jana Duggar was also charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.
The Duggar family compound was visited by police as part of a follow-up investigation. The family has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement over the years, including Jana Duggar being charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and Josh Duggar being convicted of possessing and receiving child pornography. Josh is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence and owes $50,1000 in restitution fees. Anna Duggar, Josh's wife, is reportedly questioning their future together.
Jinger Duggar opened up about how difficult it was for her to accept her brother Josh Duggar's scandals, but she is grateful that he is having justice served. Josh is currently serving his 12.5-year prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) Seagoville in Texas after he was found guilty on one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography during his December 2021 trial. Jinger has been one of the most outspoken Duggar family members in recent years about growing up under her parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s following of IBLP’s strict teachings.
Amy Duggar King has revealed that she has tried to contact her cousin Josh Duggar's wife, Anna, multiple times to offer her and their children a place to stay amid his legal trials, but has been unsuccessful. Josh Duggar has been at the center of much controversy in the last several years, including admitting to sexually abusing multiple young girls and paying a woman from Ashley Madison for sex. King strongly condemns Josh's actions but still wants to offer support to Anna, who has remained silent or stood by Josh.
Jill Duggar has revealed the extreme measures her father, Jim Bob Duggar, took to cover up her brother Josh's molestation of his own sisters. Jill and her sister Jessa were forced to defend their brother on national television to prevent the family's reality show from being canceled. Jill now regrets taking part in the TV appearance and feels obligated to do it due to the immense pressure her dad had put on her. More of the Duggar family's disturbing secrets are set to be exposed in Amazon Prime's Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, which will premiere on June 2.
A new limited documentary series, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," reveals that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar hid their son Josh's molestation scandal for years. The Duggars' reality show, "17 Kids and Counting," was abruptly canceled in 2015 after In Touch published an article claiming Josh had allegedly molested five young girls, including four of his sisters, between 2002 and 2003 when he was a teenager. Josh, now 35, was later sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2022 for receiving and possessing child porn. The documentary also includes harrowing tales of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse from former members of the Institute for Basic Life Principles (IBLP), the controversial sect that the Duggars followed.
