At the end of October, Jim Bob Duggar announced his candidacy for Arkansas state Senate District 7. The primary took place a few days ago, and Jim Bob lost. According to the official election results, he received just over 15% of the vote. His official statement can be found on his political Facebook page.
Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com
Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com
Following a days-long trial, attended by Anna and various Duggar family members, the jury serving in the Josh Duggar case delivered its verdict to the judge. Joshua Duggar has been found guilty on knowing receipt and possession of child pornography. He was immediately taken into custody and was able to tell Anna that he loved her before being escorted out of the court room. Jim Bob and the other family members who were in attendance accompanied Anna out of the courthouse to a waiting vehicle.
According to the prosecution, by law, Josh will be sentenced only on one count, receipt. Sentencing will take four months.
PEOPLE Magazine published an article describing the scene in the courtroom. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar published a statement, which can be read on their website.
We encourage you to pray for the entire Duggar family as they deal with the emotions and aftermath of this situation. We especially encourage you to pray for Anna and her seven children. We cannot fathom the brokenness they must be feeling, and our hearts go out to them as they move forward.