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2 days ago
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Josh Duggar Makes a Bold Confession From Federal Prison
Josh Duggar Makes a Bold Confession From Federal Prison originally appeared on Parade. recently made a bold confession from federal prison while serving a 12-year sentence for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a letter written to a judge on Tuesday, May 27, the former 19 Kids and CountingTLC star, 37, requested a new lawyer to represent him. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 A letter obtained by People revealed that Duggar claimed to need a court-appointed attorney because he did not have enough money to pay for his own. "I am unable to afford counsel due to my current financial circumstances,' the disgraced reality star wrote. Additionally, the filing noted that Duggar is seeking legal help 'to help evaluate' if "constitutional violations' occurred in his case, 'and, if appropriate, prepare a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct my conviction and sentence.' He also alleged that the trial 'involved complex constitutional and evidentiary issues, particularly relating to legal rulings and strategic decisions made during trial proceedings' as well as 'errors in the admission of forensic evidence.' In December, photos of Duggar looking unrecognizable two years after his imprisonment emerged. The images showed him exercising in the yard at FCI Seagoville in Dallas. He was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months behind bars in May 2022 after being convicted in December 2021. Duggar began his prison sentence in June 2022 and is expected to be released in October 2032. Next: Josh Duggar Makes a Bold Confession From Federal Prison first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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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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5 days ago
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- Time of India
Jinger Duggar Vuolo Spills on Behind-the-Scenes Life During the Duggar Family's Reality TV Years
Jinger Duggar Vuolo is sharing what life was truly like behind the scenes during the early years of her family's lengthy reality TV ride. During the latest episode of her and her husband Jeremy Vuolo's podcast, The Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, the pair went back in time to 2004 — rewatching the debut of 14 Children and Pregnant Again! !, the documentary special that catapulted the Duggars into 17 years of TV stardom. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jinger shared the build-up to the cameras during a recount. She explained that preparation was rigorous. "We cleaned like crazy," she said. "Because like my mom always kept our house pretty clean — we had our chores. Our house was not terribly messy all the time. I mean, it would get messy, but then we'd always clean it up." The detail was precise, particularly regarding the home's appearance. "I just recall we cleaned the baseboards because we had white baseboards at home. And I recall we had to scrub them very well, and our white walls, because they would get dirty," she remembered. "We would do that, but before [cameras] came." To prepare for the cameras, aside from cleaning up for the cameras, Jinger spilled the beans on how her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, motivated their big brood to work in conjunction with filming practices by making tasks enjoyable. One of their innovative methods was for the family's 15-passenger van. "My dad figured out some of the kids were not wanting to buckle," said Jinger. "Whomever the first guy was to say 'click' or whatever — I think that is the way it is — you would receive a penny. And then that would accumulate over time, because every time you jumped into the van, it was sort of a game." The reward system did not end there. Other chores such as scrubbing the van also had small monetary incentives. "We would get however much money they wanted to pay us to clean all the trash out of the van," she said. Jinger's musings provide a glimpse behind the scenes of the highly organized — and frequently slyly incentivized — world that shaped the Duggar family's public persona during their time in the spotlight. As she and Jeremy keep going back in time on their podcast, fans are learning more about the reality of life as a Duggar, well beyond what appeared on television.
