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2 days ago
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Josh Duggar Makes New Request in Child Porn Case Amid Financial Strain
Originally appeared on E! Online Josh Duggar is continuing to fight his conviction. Three years after the 19 Kids and Counting star and eldest child of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar's 19 kids was sentenced to 12 years in prison for charges related to receipt and possession of child pornography, he has made a new request amid his attempt to overturn his conviction. Duggar—who shares seven children with wife Anna Duggar—wrote a letter to the judge presiding over his case May 27 requesting a court-appointed attorney, according to legal documents obtained by People. The 37-year-old—who initially pleaded not guilty to his charges amid his 2021 trial—noted in his letter that he is 'unable to afford counsel' due to his current 'financial circumstances.' Elsewhere in the filing, Duggar noted he is seeking legal assistance to help 'evaluate' any 'constitutional violations' that occurred amid his 2021 trial. Indeed, Duggar—who was arrested in 2021 for allegedly downloading material that depicted sexual abuse of minors under 12 years old—alleged in the documents that the 'broad publicity' of his case may have affected his right to a 'full and fair post-conviction review.' More from E! Online Justin Bieber Reacts to Wife Hailey Bieber's $1 Billion Beauty Deal Savannah Chrisley Reunites With Todd Chrisley in Florida After Prison Release Eddie Murphy's Son Eric and Martin Lawrence's Daughter Jasmin Are Married 'As time has unfolded, new legal theories and strategies have emerged in public discourse that may be relevant to the Defendant's case,' the documents read. 'In light of these developments, the Defendant seeks to consult with counsel to fully evaluate the potential of these emerging strategies and how they may support a motion for relief.' Duggar's latest filing comes after he has filed two requests for appeals of his conviction, the latest of which was rejected by the Supreme Court in June 2024. His sentence is set to end in October 2032. Prior to his 2021 arrest, allegations that Duggar had molested multiple young girls as a teenager—including his sisters Jessa Duggar Seewald and Jill Duggar Dillard who came forward at the time as victims—circulated in 2015, leading his family's TLC reality series to be canceled. 'Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret,' Duggar said in a statement to People at the time. 'I hurt others, including my family and close friends. I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling.' Following Duggar's 2021 arrest, his sister Jessa and her husband Ben Seewald made a statement saying they were 'saddened' by the news of his federal charges. 'As Christians, we stand against any form of pornography or abuse and we desire for the truth to be exposed, whatever that may be,' the couple wrote in a statement shared to their Instagram accounts. 'Our prayers are with their family as they walk through this difficult time.' For more details on the Duggar family, keep reading. 40 Years Duggar (m. Anna Keller) John David Duggar and Jana DuggarJohn David Duggar (m. Abbie-Grace Burnett)Jana Duggar (m. Stephen Wissmann) Joseph Duggar (m. Kendra Caldwell)Joy & Austin ForsythJedidiah Duggar and Jeremiah DuggarJedidiah Duggar (m. Katey Nakatsu)Jeremiah Duggar (m. Hannah Wissmann)Jason Duggar (m. Maddie Grace)James DuggarJustin Duggar (m. Claire Spivey) Jennifer Duggar For free, confidential help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit
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3 days ago
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Josh Duggar Requests New Attorney to Help Overturn His Child Porn Conviction as He Claims He Can't 'Afford Counsel' Anymore
Josh Duggar filed a request for a court-appointed attorney on Tuesday, May 27, amid his fight to overturn his child pornography conviction Duggar claimed in documents obtained by PEOPLE that he cannot afford to hire his own legal counsel to potentially help him file a motion to vacate his conviction In 2022, Duggar was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on charges of receipt and possession of child pornographyJosh Duggar is hoping to pursue another attempt at overturning his conviction. On Tuesday, May 27, the 37-year-old wrote a letter to the judge presiding over his case, requesting a court-appointed attorney. According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Duggar claimed he does not have enough money to pay a lawyer as he continues to fight against his 2022 conviction on charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. 'I am unable to afford counsel due to my current financial circumstances,' he wrote. The filing went on to reveal that Duggar, who is currently serving over 12 years in federal prison, is seeking legal assistance 'to help evaluate' whether there were "constitutional violations' in his case, 'and, if appropriate, prepare a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct my conviction and sentence.' Duggar alleged that his trial 'involved complex constitutional and evidentiary issues, particularly relating to legal rulings and strategic decisions made during trial proceedings' and 'errors in the admission of forensic evidence.' He further stated that he believes the prosecution failed to disclose the entirety of its evidence, and cited the 'broad publicity of this case' and 'intense scrutiny' of the facts as reason for 'a full and fair post-conviction review.' 'As time has unfolded, new legal theories and strategies have emerged in public discourse that may be relevant to the Defendant's case,' the documents alleged. 'In light of these developments, the Defendant seeks to consult with counsel to fully evaluate the potential of these emerging strategies and how they may support a motion for relief.' The news comes after Duggar — a married father of seven who claimed he has 'worked diligently to focus on education, personal growth, my faith, and to maintain strong family ties' while incarcerated — filed for an appeal in October 2023. After it was rejected, he took it to the Supreme Court, where it was once again denied a year later. "A child predator has been brought to justice," said Homeland Security's resident agent-in-charge, Billy Riggins, at the time of Duggar's conviction. The 19 Kids and Counting alum has maintained his innocence ever since Homeland Security agents found child pornography downloaded onto a computer linked to Duggar at his business in 2019. The investigation found that he had developed a hidden system on his work computer to view explicit content of children — some under the age of 10 — in which they were being sexually abused. It was also revealed that he allegedly molested sisters Jill (Duggar) Dillard and Jessa (Duggar) Seewald when he was between the ages of 12 and 15. Despite his defense arguing that there was a probability the former reality star was hacked or exploited, and that the prosecution's case lacked evidence to prove otherwise, a jury ultimately found him guilty. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
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4 days ago
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Court filing: Josh Duggar asking for attorney to help with motion to vacate child porn conviction
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar is asking a federal judge for an attorney to help file a motion to vacate his 2021 child pornography conviction, according to court documents. Duggar, 37, filed a motion without an attorney in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas on Tuesday. 'The defendant requests counsel for the limited purpose of reviewing the record, evaluating possible constitutional claims, and, if meritorious grounds exist, preparing and filing a motion,' Duggar wrote in the seven-page filing. Duggar, who is currently serving more than 12 years at the Seagoville Federal Corrections Institution in Texas, continued in his filing, saying, 'As time has unfolded, new legal theories and strategies have emerged in public discourse that may be relevant to the defendant's case.' USDA approves SNAP waivers for 3 states, where does Arkansas' stand? Duggar wrote that in light of those developments, he is seeking 'to consult with counsel to fully evaluate the potential of these emerging strategies and how they may support a motion for relief.' The former star of TLC's '19 Kids and Counting' was convicted of possessing child pornography on Dec. 9, 2021, and sentenced on May 25, 2022. In addition to his sentence, he was also ordered to serve 20 years of supervised release and pay a $10,000 fine. In 2023, a federal appeals court rejected Duggar's appeal of his sentence, and last year, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal. Duggar said that since he is incarcerated, he can't afford a lawyer on his own. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Jeremiah Duggar and Wife Hannah ‘Overjoyed' to Welcome Baby No. 3: Meet Daughter Emy
Still a girl dad! Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar (née Wissmann), announced they welcomed baby No. 3, their third daughter. "There's absolutely nothing like meeting and falling in love with a new baby!!" Jeremiah, 26, and Hannah, 29, captioned several Instagram photos of their newborn on Sunday, May 19. "We are overjoyed to welcome to our family Emery 'Emy' Jane Duggar," the duo added, revealing their little girl's name. The couple also shared that she was born six days earlier on May 13. In the accompanying photos, Emy was seen wearing a white pinafore with a maroon bow on her head of brunette hair. Family members flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. "She's such a doll! So excited for you all!" Jinger Vuolo (née Duggar) wrote, while Jill Dillard (née Duggar) got the same vibe, adding, "Congratulations guys! She's a doll!" Jason Duggar's wife, Maddie Duggar (née Jones), cheered, "So happy for you guys!!! The couple shared the news that they were expecting baby No. 3 on Christmas Eve in 2024. 'Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!' Jeremiah and Hannah wrote in a joint post. After tying the knot on March 26, 2022, the couple wasted no time in starting a family. Jeremiah and Hannah's first child, daughter Brynly Noelle, 2, arrived in December 2022. Brielle Grace, 15 months, was born in February 2024, so the couple will have a full house with three children under the age of 3 with the addition of Emy. Both Jeremiah and Hannah come from large families. He famously has 18 brothers and sisters, who were featured on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. Hannah has 12 siblings, who are part of the family's gospel band. The couple's respective parents have been longtime friends, as Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, and Loren Wissman and Gloria Wissmann, are close and their children grew up knowing each other. Jeremiah isn't the only Duggar married to a Wissmann. His older sister Jana Duggar tied the knot with Stephen Wissmann on August 15, 2024. Jeremiah and Hannah's love story first came to light in October 2021 when he introduced fans to the woman he was courting. "Never been so happy. Never felt so blessed!!' the former TLC star captioned several photos of the couple. He continued, 'Getting to know each other has been one of the greatest joys of our lives! We are excited to start sharing our story with all of you and to see what God has in store for our future,' along with the hashtag, 'my girlfriend.' Jeremiah announced in January 2022 that he proposed, sharing a series of photos from the big moment, including getting down on one knee. 'She said YES!!!!' he declared in the caption. 'Hannah, getting to know you for the past year has been so incredible! I can't even find the words to describe it. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I cannot wait to marry you. I love you!!' Two months later, the pair tied the knot at the Lilac Hill wedding venue in Louisville, Nebraska, near where the Wissmann family lives. After Jana, 35, and Stephen, 31, married at The Grand at Willow Springs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Jeremiah joked about the newlyweds when posing for a photo following the ceremony. 'I liked the last Duggar/Wissmann wedding better, but this one was great too,' he wrote about the nuptials, which were attended by 500 guests. 'Congratulations Stephen and Jana! We're so happy for y'all!!'
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10-05-2025
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Jessa Duggar Opens Up About Handling ‘Rude' Comments Amid Her Current Pregnancy With Ben Seewald
Jessa Seewald (née Duggar) opened up about some of the 'rude' comments aimed at her as she and her husband, Ben Seewald, get ready to welcome baby No. 6. The former 19 Kids and Counting star, 32, said that while she's never had someone 'come up to her face and be nasty or rude,' she has experienced negativity from critics in the comments section of her YouTube videos. 'I have heard a lot of rude and unnecessary comments but generally those are just online,' Jessa said in a Q&A she posted on YouTube on Thursday, May 8. 'You know people may comment under this YouTube video and be like, 'Oh, you're breeding like rabbits,' or 'You're crazy,' or 'Are you trying to follow in your mom's footsteps? Are you going to have 19 kids?'' She continued, 'But, honestly, my mom is my hero. I love her, I adore her, she is my role model in so many ways. Her patience, her love, her gentleness [and] her kind speech. She is the golden example of a mother, in my opinion. So, when people say, 'Do you want to be like your mother?' I'm like, 'Yes, please, Lord, help me.'' Jessa said that she was grateful that no one she was close to ever gave her 'flak' or offered up unwanted advice and opinions. The former reality star then offered up some tips she'd received on how to handle naysayers on the internet. 'Some advice that I recently heard on this topic that was super helpful to me was somebody saying that oftentimes, we can set the tone for how people receive our news,' Jessa explained. 'When we say something like, 'Oh, we're expecting,' or 'We're so thankful for this baby. We're so grateful,' that definitely sets a different tone for how it's received versus [saying], 'We're definitely done after this one.'' She went on, 'I don't think it's wrong to say certain things, but I know that sometimes we can cater to how we think other people might receive the news in the way that we present it. So, if we think people might judge me for having another baby, we might be quicker to present the information in a way that's, like, backpedaling or apologizing for where we are in life.' Jessa also admitted that it helps that she and Ben, 29, know that they can't 'fully control' opinions from other people and said that recognizing that helps them not stress about the negative comments. 'We don't live for those,' she shared. 'It's not other people's approval that we should want most, but I think that we can definitely influence in the way that we share information [and] maybe how other people will perceive and receive.' Jessa and Ben first got engaged in August 2014 before marrying just three months later. They welcomed their first child, son Spurgeon, in 2015, and over the next several years, they continued to add to their growing family with Henry, Ivy, Fern and George. In March, the couple announced that she was pregnant with baby No. 6.
