Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Are Not ‘Rejoicing Nor Disappointed’ About Josh Duggar’s Prison Sentence: We’re ‘Thankful’ It’s Over
usmagazine.comFacing the consequences. Jill Dillard (née Duggar) and husband Derick Dillard explained that they were “neither rejoicing nor disappointed” after Josh Duggar was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on child pornography charges.“The last several weeks and months have been difficult emotionally.
Yesterday was another one of those hard days,” the pair wrote in a joint statement on their Dillard Family blog on Thursday May 26, revealing that they were “thankful” that the trial was over. “The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities.”Jill, 31, and Derick, 33, continued: “Though some believe Josh should have received a greater sentence and still fewer believe he should have received a lighter sentence, God has carried out his vengeance today for his unspeakable criminal activity.”Adding that this is the first time that Josh, 34, has been “held accountable to the extent necessary that would change in his dangerous pattern of behavior,” the couple explained that they hoped he would get the treatment he needed during his time behind bars. “It is unfortunate, but it seems that it may take spending over a decade in federal prison, and still more on probation, for Josh to have any potential for rehabilitation to the point he can safely live in society again,” the post continued. “Hopefully, Josh can actually begin to get treatment and begin to work toward a lifestyle where he is less likely to reoffend.”“If for nothing else, the notoriety of this case has hopefully contributed to the deterrence of potential offenders and will help protect children by decreasing the demand for [Child Sexual Abuse Material],” they wrote.The Dillards concluded their post by stating that they
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