Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was found guilty Thursday on charges of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Duggar, who appeared on “19 Kids and Counting,” could face 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Arkansas in April. Judge Timothy Brooks announced that Duggar’s sentencing will happen at a later date, according to courtroom reporters. It’s not clear when. During the trial, which started on Nov. 30 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, prosecutors accused Duggar of being in possession of more than 200 child pornography images. Duggar pleaded not guilty. His attorney had argued that someone else, not Duggar, downloaded or uploaded the illegal pictures onto Duggar’s computer. But prosecutors argued that only Duggar could have committed the crimes. Jury deliberations started Wednesday following closing arguments. Prosecutors called ten witnesses, including Jim and Bobye …
Josh Duggar Found Guilty in Child Pornography Trial, Could Face Decades in Prison
December 9, 2021
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