Following court proceedings that began at 9:30am and ran into the mid afternoon, Josh Duggar received a sentence. The Sun reported live during during the hearing and released the news of the sentence moments ago. The former reality TV star received 151 months in jail, which amounts to 12 years 7 months.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Viewing the sexual assault and torture of babies is only worth 12 years?
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the family can now move forward. I highly doubt his appeal will result in a new trial or changes to the sentence imposed. I feel for Anna, seven children, living with her in laws and no means of independent support. I do hope she will allow herself and her children professional counseling. There are obvious issues within the Duggar family that I believe make it a less than ideal environment to raise her (Anna's) children? All I can do is pray and hope for the best for all of them.
ReplyDeleteShe can get a job and have independent support. She can do what a lot of other single moms in this country have to do.
DeleteWhen all is said and done Josh's family has been terribly hurt by this mess. I feel for his children and for Anna in particular, having to explain why daddy won't be coming home.
ReplyDeleteI do hope Anna gets some counseling about this. She seems completely in denial. Josh was found guilty of accessing pictures and videos of atrocity made against children. Her letter to the judge starting he had a tender heart and a servants heart worry me. Not only has he committed adultery, but he has viewed vile material where innocent children were harmed. There is nothing tender about that.
ReplyDeleteThe "servant's heart" language is simply boilerplate. It makes me sick to hear her talk about depraved Josh that way.
Delete@1:59 Appear one way but act another.... That is one of the oldest stories in the book. Read about Ananias and his wife in Acts 5, and the deception they tried to pull off while making themselves appear generous.
DeleteAt least Josh got more than I thought he might get. Prayers for Anna and children.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see he got longer than the ridiculous five years his family wanted, but he should have gotten the full twenty years. He should never be allowed around children again.
ReplyDeleteHe shouldn't be allowed around a computer ever again and it's good that the judge added that stipulation for 20 years after release.
DeleteWhat a relief to have this settled. A long sentence and quite fair IMO
ReplyDeleteIs there a chance he will only serve two thirds?? Of his sentence? Praying for his kids
ReplyDeleteOther reports say that for federal crimes they have to serve at least 85% in prison
DeleteHe's going to serve 10 years and 7 months. That's 85% of his sentence "IF" he stays out of trouble
DeleteGlad justice has prevailed. He deserves to be in jail for what he did to his family years ago and now.
ReplyDeleteIt is all just so sad.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so sick to my stomach to have read those letters from Anna and Michelle (and others), and to think that NONE of them have acknowledged the victims in the situation. Some of the kids have thankfully, but that core group around Josh hasn't said a word. They talk about how great he is, and never say anything about how terrible he has become. It's disingenuous.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
DeleteM Child # 1 will be 24-years old when he gets out!
ReplyDeleteThis entire situation is just sad. I hope that the victims of these crimes heal and that their families heal as well. Moving forward, I hope that Anna and her children will have the support which they will need.
ReplyDeleteThe name of the film company, the names of their staff, the names of all others who watched the videos need to be made public so they can be shamed and their parents be vilified the way Josh and his parents are being vilified. I find it despicable there is no public outcry for the producers and makers of the videos nor the website that made the videos public, just Josh and his parents being blamed.
ReplyDeleteAlberta Rose, I may be wrong but I don’t think a production company makes the videos. Many, if not all are made by individual degenerates who then sell them online in the dark recesses of the internet. IMO Josh should be vilified. What he did is illegal, & rightly so as infants & children are subjected to horrific sexual abuse for the perverted pleasure of evil people.
DeleteFilm company? Staff? Any film company would know that producing such material is against the law. And the authorities would crack down and charge them. As for others watching the material, the authorities do everything they can to find those who view and download this disgusting material. Interpol, the RCMP, and the FBI all work together since this material crosses borders. @1:21 is correct. This material is produced by sick individuals who post it on the dark web.
DeleteSince there's no way to know who actually made or posted the videos Josh viewed the responsible parties usually escape the authorities who would punish them if they could.
DeleteIf there weren't people like Josh creating a market for this kind of filth and crimes against children, there wouldn't be other reprobates making the content for them to watch.
DeleteThe person who made one of the videos has been caught, in another country.
DeleteTo AnonymousJune 24, 2022 at 2:14 PM: I carefully reread my comment. NO WHERE do I say Josh should not be vilified. The person or people who make this sort of thing need to be held accountable for their actions. As long as there is no public outcry for them, all the focus on the person who does the watching, this sort of thing will continue on.
DeleteOf course the people who make this sort of thing are held accountable, when they get caught. There doesn't need to be more "public outcry" to know that NOBODY should be making that stuff OR looking at it. One group is just as guilty as the other, the people who make it and the people who watch it. There could be one person who makes a video but countless people who watch it and share it online. Stands to reason that there would appear to be more "outcry" for that larger number of people, especially when they get caught. Giving them that outcry should act as a deterrent. It should scare people. Josh was not the first to get caught with that one video. The feds were tracking it closely because it was so heinous and probably a guarantee of a conviction. The person who produced the video was arrested years ago.
DeleteAlberta Rose, you're joking, right? There's no "film company" that makes these videos. These are sick people who take these kids and make these videos. Obviously there is massive outcry but finding out who made the videos isn't an easy feat.
DeleteI feel bad for Michelle and Anna. God Bless them.
ReplyDeleteWhy? Josh did it to himself.
DeleteUnfortunately not a lot of people have that attitude and are vilifying Michelle and Anna. It's another reason how people can get away with producing this sort of thing. Society is quick to blame on a person was raised, or blame the spouse, instead of heaping all the scorn on the person who did it to themself.
DeleteThis is tragic. Prayers for Anna and their children
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS NOT TRAGIC FOR THEM, IT WAS TRAGIC THERE THAT KIND OF STUFF IN THE WORLD, AND IT AMAZING ALL OF THAT IS HOPEFULLY BEING WASHED AWAY!!!
DeleteDeeply tragic for all victims, including his parents, wife and family and all relatives. How much sin has done!
ReplyDeleteLily & Ellie- Long time reader here, there have been no posts on your blog since May 26th. Is everything okay? Are you and your families alright? If you all are okay, could you please make a post to that effect so that readers know. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI feel like there simply isn't much to say. The Duggar era is over.
DeleteEllie writes in her personal blog more - plus with two children I bet she's busier than in the past.
Here's hoping that Hannah, is enjoying her 27th Birthday!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWho is Hannah
DeleteI heard that Josh has been transferred to prison. Good. Seems like reality has set in for him and he will find that his life is not good. That's what going to prison is all about - punishment.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad for the entire Duggar Family. Praying for strength, comfort, boldness and peace for all. Keep proclaiming God's truth. We love you all!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that Lauren & Josiah, are enjoying their 4th Wedding Anniversary!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou should update that Josh is now at what will be his residence for the foreseeable future.
ReplyDeleteYes. I wonder how Josh is adjusting to life in a Federal prison.
DeleteHere's hoping that James is enjoying his 21st Birthday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Samuel: I hope that you are having a fantastic 5th Birthday!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnough is enough. Josh is serving his time. No one else needs to be prayed on/over. He is the sole decision maker for himself. His actions affect others, yes. However, he is the root of his own problems. He has been taken care of (sentenced). Now everyone can carry on.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! Well said!
DeleteI do pray that Anna and the kids are doing well and know that they are loved and thought of dearly.
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