former reality television personality Josh Duggar He was indicted by a jury in Arkansas on Thursday on federal charges related to downloading and viewing photos and videos that depict the sexual abuse of children in the United States. Justice Department said.
Duggar, Known for TLC The reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting” that focused on his parents and their 19 children was convicted of two criminal charges. Prosecutors said Duggar, 33, tried to hide his actions by using a password-protected partition on the hard drive of a desktop computer kept at the sale of his used car.
The show was suspended in 2015 after this news broke Dew He had raped five girls including his four sisters. He issued a statement at the time acknowledging his actions and resigned from his position at a conservative advocacy group, but did not face criminal charges related to that case.
“Today’s ruling sends a message that we will detect and prosecute people who download and view child sexual abuse material, no matter how long they take to hide their conduct.” kenneth humbleThe assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division of the Justice Department said in a statement.
Duggar’s attorney Justin Gelfand said: “We appreciate the jury’s lengthy deliberation, we respect the jury’s decision, and we intend to appeal.”
Duggar’s sentencing date is yet to be decided. He could face five to 20 years in prison for receiving child sex abuse material, and he could face up to 20 years for possessing the material.
Law enforcement officials first traced his activities during a covert investigation into online file-sharing activities and later searched the premises selling his used cars in November 2019. He was charged in April.
The show “19 Kids and Counting” is based on the religious values and beliefs of their parents, including their opposition to birth control, their preference for home-schooling their children, and their strict rules about dating, which include a courtship. Including chasing their daughters through. Stopped them from kissing till marriage.
Duggar, Known for TLC The reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting” that focused on his parents and their 19 children was convicted of two criminal charges. Prosecutors said Duggar, 33, tried to hide his actions by using a password-protected partition on the hard drive of a desktop computer kept at the sale of his used car.
The show was suspended in 2015 after this news broke Dew He had raped five girls including his four sisters. He issued a statement at the time acknowledging his actions and resigned from his position at a conservative advocacy group, but did not face criminal charges related to that case.
“Today’s ruling sends a message that we will detect and prosecute people who download and view child sexual abuse material, no matter how long they take to hide their conduct.” kenneth humbleThe assistant attorney general in the Criminal Division of the Justice Department said in a statement.
Duggar’s attorney Justin Gelfand said: “We appreciate the jury’s lengthy deliberation, we respect the jury’s decision, and we intend to appeal.”
Duggar’s sentencing date is yet to be decided. He could face five to 20 years in prison for receiving child sex abuse material, and he could face up to 20 years for possessing the material.
Law enforcement officials first traced his activities during a covert investigation into online file-sharing activities and later searched the premises selling his used cars in November 2019. He was charged in April.
The show “19 Kids and Counting” is based on the religious values and beliefs of their parents, including their opposition to birth control, their preference for home-schooling their children, and their strict rules about dating, which include a courtship. Including chasing their daughters through. Stopped them from kissing till marriage.
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