Josh Duggar has filed an appeal with an Arkansas court after being sentenced to more than 12 years in prison in his child pornography case last month, Us Weekly can confirm.
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Josh Duggar has been sentenced to 151months — which is more than 12 years --in his child pornography case. On Wednesday, Judge Timothy L.
Brooks handed down Josh's sentence, more than five months after the 34-year-old former reality star was found guilty on two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography.One of Josh's previous charges was also dropped with agreement between both the defense and prosecution. The court vacated count 2 without prejudice. Judge Brooks ruled that Josh did not knowingly distribute pornography, and sustained the defense's objection to the enhancement of Josh's sentence. Earlier this month, Josh's legal team submitted a memorandum to the court, which was obtained by ET.
In the docs, Josh's lawyers requested a sentence of 60 months' imprisonment. Josh was facing up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 per count. In the court docs, Josh's lawyers said he'd «lived an admirable life while navigating unique challenges associated with being in the public spotlight since childhood,» and asked the court to «recognize him for the person he is and the person he can become.»They went on to state that, prior to his conviction, Josh had «never been charged with, let alone convicted of, a single criminal offense throughout his entire life.»They added that the father of seven, who's been married to his wife, Anna Duggar, since 2008, has been «fully devoted to his family, and exemplified selfless acts outside of the public spotlight that speak to his true character.»To try and show this claim, Anna wrote a letter to the court, which ET obtained. In it, she asked the judge that he «consider reuniting us as a family again soon.»«Joshua has worked hard to provide for me and our (now) seven
.Josh Duggar has filed an appeal with an Arkansas court after being sentenced to more than 12 years in prison in his child pornography case last month, Us Weekly can confirm.
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Jill Duggar has shared a passionate statement with fans, suggesting that her brother Josh has yet to show any rehabilitation, a year after his arrest and months following his guilty verdict.MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestJosh Duggar was found guilty in December on the charge of "receipt of child pornography" and on Thursday 25 May was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Amy Duggar King is releasing a sigh of relief after her cousin, Josh Duggar, was sentenced to 151 months, more than 12 years, in prison for child pornography. The former 19 Kids and Counting family member took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the case and be transparent with her followers about her emotional process throughout the proceedings. “I can breathe,” Amy said in a video that she noted was purposely unfiltered. “I knew him getting the maximum sentence wasn’t going to be the easiest to prove since it’s his first offense in the judge’s eyes — which I hate -- but at the same time, he cannot have his computer, he cannot hurt [and] exploit any more children and when he sees his kids, he has to be supervised,” she explained. Josh shares seven children with his wife, Anna, 12-year-old Mackynzie, Michael, 10, Marcus, 8, Meredith, 6, Mason, 4, Maryella, 2, and 7-month old Madyson.A post shared by Amy King (@amyrachelleking)Josh was initially found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography, a federal charge, in December 2021.
Keeping a safe distance. Josh Duggar cannot have unsupervised visits with his seven children after being sentenced on child pornography charges.
Josh Duggar's family reacted after the "19 Kids and Counting" star was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison Wednesday. Judge Timothy L. Brooks handed down 151 months to Duggar at his sentencing hearing.
Facing the consequences. Jill Dillard (née Duggar) and husband Derick Dillard explained that they were “neither rejoicing nor disappointed” after Josh Duggar was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on child pornography charges.
After Josh Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in prison on child pornography charges, his attorney confirmed plans to file an appeal.
Not backing down. Amy Duggar is speaking out after her cousin Josh Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in prison on child pornography charges.
Wilson Chapman editorJosh Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality series “19 Kids and Counting,” has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. The sentencing was announced Wednesday, after Duggar was found guilty by a Fayetteville, Ark.
Amy Duggar wrote a letter to the judge asking for cousin Josh Duggar to get the “maximum sentence” ahead of his sentencing hearing.
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.”
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar returned to federal court on Wednesday, where a judge sentenced him to 12.5 years in prison for a child pornography conviction.
sentencing documents obtained by ET.Duggar, 34, had “no reaction” while learning his fate. Duggar’s wife, Anna, and dad, Jim Bob, also did not have a visible reaction, the Sun reported.
It finally happened. After successfully delaying for over a month, Josh Duggar finally faced the music on Wednesday.