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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Josh Duggar denied legal counsel for post-conviction challenge
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar's request for a court-appointed attorney to help him challenge his 2021 child sexual abuse material (CSAM) conviction has been denied, 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 May 27. '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. In an order filed Thursday, June 5, U.S. Magistrate Judge Christy Comstock said Duggar's motion to appoint counsel lacked sufficient detail and failed to justify the request under federal law. 2nd Milk president allowed to travel for fishing trips, court docs say Under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, courts have discretion to appoint counsel in certain post-conviction cases, but only if the petition presents a nonfrivolous claim and other factors, such as legal or factual complexity, warrant assistance. The judge found that those standards were not met in Duggar's case. Duggar had previously stated he cannot afford a lawyer on his own due to his incarceration. Former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar was convicted of child pornography possession in December 2021 and sentenced in May 2022. He received over 12 years in prison, 20 years of supervised release, and a $10,000 fine. His appeals were later rejected by both a federal court in 2023 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Josh Duggar requests state-appointed lawyer as he can't afford one anymore
Pedophile Josh Duggar has requested the judge overseeing his case appoint a new lawyer to represent him in his latest attempt to overturn his conviction for possessing child sexual abuse materials. In a letter written to the judge on Tuesday and obtained by People, the convicted sex offender, 37, said he no longer has enough money to pay his own lawyer. He wrote: 'I am unable to afford counsel due to my current financial circumstances.' Duggar - whose bid for an appeal was considered by the Supreme Court last year - was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in May 2022 after he was convicted of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse materials. In his letter, he said he was seeking to obtain a new attorney to help determine if there may have been any 'constitutional violations' in his case, which could be grounds for having his conviction vacated. He added that, 'if appropriate,' the attorney would 'prepare a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct my conviction and sentence'. Duggar claimed this his trial had 'involved complex constitutional and evidentiary issues, particularly relating to legal rulings and strategic decisions made during trial proceedings,' and he alleged there were 'errors in the admission of forensic evidence'. He went on to accuse prosecutors of not fully sharing evidence with his attorneys during his trial. He also wrote that the 'broad publicity of this case' and the 'intense scrutiny' it received could justify a 'full and fair post-conviction review'. Duggar claimed that 'new legal theories and strategies have emerged in public discourse' in the years since his conviction that could be beneficial to his defense. '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,' he wrote, according to People. Duggar also wrote that he had 'worked diligently to focus on education, personal growth, my faith, and to maintain strong family ties' in his letter. His claim that he can no longer afford an attorney was particularly surprising due to the reported wealth of his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. Jim Bob is reportedly worth $3.5million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and he has a significant real estate portfolio. Duggar's sister Jill alleged in her 2023 memoir the family's contract with TLC - which aired their reality series 19 Kids And Counting - paid Jim Bob's company $50,000 per half-hour episode and $65,000 per hour-long episode, according to In Touch. The payments increased to $58,000 and $73,000, respectively, once the show reached its fourth season. She claimed that, after factoring in his alleged per-episode payments, Jim Bob would have made around $8million just on 19 Kids And Counting over the course of its run. Jim Bob and Michelle have steadfastly defended their son for years, but that doesn't appear to extend to paying for his attorney. The series, which began as 17 Kids And Counting, began airing in 2008 and was canceled in 2019 due to Josh's arrest for possessing child sexual abuse materials. He previously filed an appeal in 2023, and after being rejected it went up to the Supreme Court, which also rejected it. The federal investigation into Duggar was originally opened after police in Little Rock, Arkansas, determined that child sexual abuse materials had been shared by a computer at his used-car dealership. Investigators testified in court that his computer had been used to download images of children being sexually abused, with some of the victims appearing to be toddlers. When investigators searched the dealership, Duggar allegedly said, 'What is this all about? Has somebody been downloading child pornography?' The statement, and his refusal to say whether he had looked at child sexual abuse materials online, were later used against him in court, but Duggar claimed in his appeal that the statement shouldn't have been introduced in court, as his attorney wasn't present when he spoke to investigators. But the appeals panel later determined that, although investigators had read Duggar his rights, they also made it clear that he wasn't in custody and was able to leave at any time. During his trial, Duggar's defense team had claimed that a hacker or disgruntled employee had hacked into his computer in an attempt to frame him. In 2015, his reality series 19 Kids And Counting was put on hold by TLC after allegations that he had molested four of his sister and a babysitter years earlier became public. A family friend shared the tip with law enforcement, but the statute of limitations had expired by that time. Duggar's parents later said he had admitted to molesting his sisters and apologized privately after the allegations resurfaced. Duggar publicly apologized months later for having cheated on his wife Anna, and he claimed he had been seeking treatment for an addiction to pornography.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sex pest Josh Duggar makes shock confession in latest bid to overturn his child pornography conviction
Josh Duggar has made a surprising admission in his in his latest attempt to overturn his conviction for possessing child sexual abuse materials. The 37-year-old former star of 19 Kids And Counting is requesting that the judge overseeing his case appoint a new lawyer to represent him. And in a letter written to the judge on Tuesday and obtained by People, the convicted sex offender claimed he needed a court-appointed attorney because he could no longer has enough money to pay his own lawyer. 'I am unable to afford counsel due to my current financial circumstances,' he reportedly wrote. Duggar was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in May 2022 after he was convicted of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse materials. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop.
