Josh Duggar allegedly ‘received & possessed child pornography’ weeks after announcing wife Anna’s pregnancy news
JOSH Duggar allegedly "received and possessed child pornography" weeks after announcing that his wife, Anna, was expecting their sixth child in 2019.
The couple is currently expecting their seventh together.
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During the same dates, the 33-year-old father "knowingly possessed material that contained images of child pornography, including images of minors under the age of 12," the court docs claimed.
Ironically, a few weeks later – on April 26, 2019, to be exact – Josh and , 32, revealed they were expecting their sixth child: Maryella Hope.
Posting on , the couple gave their children a puzzle to solve as they proceeded to spell out: "New baby coming this fall."
Josh has been ordered to forfeit all visual images and property, including video equipment, related to the case.
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Josh “allegedly used the internet to download child sexual abuse material. Duggar allegedly possessed this material, some of which depicts the sexual abuse of children under the age of 12, in May 2019.”
If convicted, he could receive 20 years in prison with fines up to $250,000 on each count.
A detention hearing has been set for May 5 at 1:30pm to determine if he could be released on bail, as the government requested he remain behind bars.
If released, the judge said Josh must reside with a third party.
In November 2019, Homeland Security conducted an “ongoing federal investigation” at the lot, but against Josh - until now.
A source exclusively told The Sun of patriarch Jim Bob, 55, his wife Michelle, 54, and their 19 children: "The family has known that this has been coming for weeks, and Josh has been preparing himself.
"Family members are extremely concerned by what is happening and they just want to find out the truth.
The arrest comes six years after In Touch Weekly uncovered a 33-page Arkansas police report claiming Jim Bob confessed to local authorities that his while they were asleep in the Duggar family home back in 2002.
Following the allegations against him, Josh addressed the claim: ";Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret.
"I hurt others, including my family and close friends."
In a 2020 interview with The Sun, Ashley, 33, described the alleged incident as being so intense "it felt like this guy tried to kill me."
Josh has always denied the alleged assault.
Despite the scandals, Anna has .
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While not on anymore, , as he currently lives with Anna and their in a run-down , The Sun exclusively reported.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).