Josh Duggar

"19 Kids and Counting" alum Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 years in prison for receiving and possessing child porn. He was found guilty in December 2021.

We are also saddened for Josh’s family, his wife and precious children.” “We agree with the judicial system’s verdict and we are thankful for the men and women who work tirelessly to protect children and help prevent child sexual abuse material.” Jinger Duggar praised the jury for their decision, writing in part in a lengthy statement on Instagram, “We are saddened for the victims of horrific child abuse.

U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks handed down the sentence of 151 months in total to the 34-year-old former 19 Kids and Counting star on Wednesday at ...

Judge Brooks noted that possession is a lesser included offense of the receipt of child pornography. He was prohibited from seeing any other underage children, including his many nieces and nephews. ... My heart hurts for his children during this time." Fowlkes said he hoped this trial sends a message to the victims of child pornography that "they are real. They stated earlier in the day that Duggar maintains his innocence. He did not address the court during sentencing.

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.”

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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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.

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."

"19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar was sentenced to prison Wednesday for receiving and possessing child porn.

Alas, in the end, the jury sided with the prosecution, convicting Duggar on both counts. He is a kind, loving, supportive, and caring father and husband — his primary focus in life.” Already a convicted sex offender, his legal team asked that he only spend five years in the slammer. He publicly apologized for his actions. Anna continued, “Joshua has worked hard to provide for me and our (now) seven children. The initial 30-page defense filing states that Duggar sought a sentence that is “sufficient, but not greater than necessary,” and goes on to claim he’s “lived an admirable life while navigating unique challenges associated with being in the public spotlight since childhood.”

Duggar was found guilty on two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography last December after which lawyers for the former reality TV star, who ...

In a statement after the Duggar scion was charged, parents Jim Bob and Michelle issued the following statementL “The accusations brought against Joshua today are very serious. He will also be subject to random searches and polygraph tests. UPDATED with sentencing: 1:26 PM: Former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar, 34, was sentenced to twelve-and-a-half years in prison today, according to the Associated Press. The father of seven had faced a maximum of 20 years after prosecutors argued he has a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”

Josh Duggar was arrested last year after a Little Rock police detective found child porn files were being shared by a computer at a car dealership he owned.

TLC canceled “19 Kids and Counting” in 2015 following allegations that Duggar had molested four of his sisters and a babysitter years earlier. Duggar’s parents said he had confessed to the fondling and apologized. Prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting” reality show.

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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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.

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.

Amy Duggar celebrated her cousin Josh Duggar's 12-year sentencing, telling her followers that his fellow "prisoners are going to take care of him."

“We are grateful for justice.” But hopefully tonight, I can sleep for the first time ever and rest assured that another monster will be put behind bars makes my heart feel a little lighter.” The former reality star explained, “Josh’s sickness stems from somewhere, and eventually we will hear about the trauma.

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.

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.

The couple issued a statement on their family blog, where they said they find "justice and vengeance" in the sentencing.

Today, the people of the Western District of Arkansas made that clear in their verdict." In each of life's circumstances, we place our trust in God. He is our source of strength and refuge. She also requested that Josh be "reunited with his wife and family in a timely manner." "In the days ahead, we will do all we can to surround our daughter-in-law Anna and their children with love and support," they added. Today, God's grace, through the love and prayers of so many, have sustained us. Josh was arrested in April 2021 in connection with receiving and possessing child sex abuse images. "Until now, he has yet to be held accountable to the extent necessary to cause change in his dangerous pattern of behavior," they wrote. "Yesterday we learned that Josh was given a 151 month sentence in federal prison for his crime of CSAM [child sex abuse material]," their statement began. "We are thankful for the hard work of law enforcement, including investigators, forensic analysts, prosecutors, and all others involved who save kids and hold accountable those responsible for their abuse," their joint statement continued. Judge Brooks noted that possession is a lesser included offense of the receipt of child sex abuse. "If for nothing else, the notoriety of this case has hopefully contributed to the deterrence of potential offenders and will help protect children by decreasing the demand for CSAM," they added. Continuing, the couple said, "The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities.

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following his conviction on child pornography charges.

In December, a Fayetteville, Arkansas, jury found the 34-year-old Duggar guilty on one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. Prosecutors had asked U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks to give the maximum term of 20 years to Duggar, arguing in a pre-sentencing court filing that Duggar has a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.” Former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who appeared in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison for downloading and possessing child pornography.

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."