Josh Duggar arrives in court for sentencing - live updates

Josh Duggar‘s wife Anna is being accused of “manipulation” by getting the Duggar family pastor’s widow to write a letter to the judge prior to the disgraced reality TV star’s prison sentence on child porn charges.

We’ve heard from several of Josh Duggar‘s family members since his prison sentence was handed down this week. Though we are talking about the 19 Kids and Counting clan here, so in the grand scheme 3 or 4 Duggars is nothing.

Jason Duggar is speaking out in support of his brother, convicted child porn watcher Josh Duggar.

Sharing his thoughts. Jason “Jase” Duggar broke his silence after his brother Josh Duggar was sentenced to prison following his child pornography conviction.

Jill and Derick Dillard have spoken out after her brother Josh Duggar was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in connection with his conviction for receiving child pornography.Derick, 33, and Jill, 31, issued a statement on their blog Thursday in which they cited the Bible in reaction to Duggar's prison sentence.'The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities,' the couple said. '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.' The latest: Jill Dillard, 31, and Derick Dillard, 33, have spoken out after her brother Josh Duggar, 34, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison in connection with his conviction for receiving child pornography.

Jill Duggar has shared a passionate statement with fans, suggesting that her brother Josh has yet to show any rehabilitation, a year after his arrest and months following his guilty verdict.MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestJosh Duggar was found guilty in December on the charge of "receipt of child pornography" and on Thursday 25 May was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

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Amy Duggar King is releasing a sigh of relief after her cousin, Josh Duggar, was sentenced to 151 months, more than 12 years, in prison for child pornography. The former 19 Kids and Counting family member took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the case and be transparent with her followers about her emotional process throughout the proceedings. “I can breathe,” Amy said in a video that she noted was purposely unfiltered. “I knew him getting the maximum sentence wasn’t going to be the easiest to prove since it’s his first offense in the judge’s eyes — which I hate -- but at the same time, he cannot have his computer, he cannot hurt [and] exploit any more children and when he sees his kids, he has to be supervised,” she explained. Josh shares seven children with his wife, Anna, 12-year-old Mackynzie, Michael, 10, Marcus, 8, Meredith, 6, Mason, 4, Maryella, 2, and 7-month old Madyson.A post shared by Amy King (@amyrachelleking)Josh was initially found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography, a federal charge, in December 2021.

Keeping a safe distance. Josh Duggar cannot have unsupervised visits with his seven children after being sentenced on child pornography charges.

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Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard are speaking out on Josh Duggar’s prison sentencing!

Josh Duggar's family reacted after the "19 Kids and Counting" star was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison Wednesday. Judge Timothy L. Brooks handed down 151 months to Duggar at his sentencing hearing.

Facing 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.

After Josh Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in prison on child pornography charges, his attorney confirmed plans to file an appeal.

Not backing down. Amy Duggar is speaking out after her cousin Josh Duggar was sentenced to 151 months in prison on child pornography charges.

JOSH Duggar has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison on child pornography charges after the disgraced star begged for just 60 months behind bars, The Sun can first report.  Arkansas Judge Timothy L. Brooks sentenced Josh, 34, to 151 months in prison on May 25.  According to The Sun's court reporter, Josh appeared stoic as he received his sentence, which also includes $50,000 in fines.

faced a maximum of 20 years after prosecutors argued he has a ‘deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.’Duggar was found guilty on two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography last December.At the time, lawyers for the reality star, who maintained his innocence, had asked for a five-year sentence.According to reports made by People, a judge dropped one of the charges before Duggar’s sentencing today.Each count carried a maximum sentence of 20 years.Upon being released, Duggar will be under mandated supervision for the next two decades.He will be forbidden from having unsupervised contact with any children, including his own.On top of that, he must take part in treatment for sex offenders, may not view pornography of any sort, or possess any electronic devices with photo storage capacity.It’s been reported he will also be subject to random searches and polygraph tests.Duggar was initially arrested after his used car dealership in Arkansas was raided by Homeland Security in 2019.According to MailOnline, agents allegedly found 65 child porn images, with 200 further images found in ‘unallocated space’ on his computer, which means an attempt had been made to delete them.TMZ reports that prosecutors claimed some pictures included minors below the age of 12.Energy bill cuts of 'up to £400 per household' to be announced tomorrow'Surprised' mother of Texas elementary school shooter says he 'wasn't a violent person'Marcus Rashford engaged to childhood sweetheart Lucia LoiIn a statement after Duggar was charged last year, his parents Jim Bob and Michelle said: ‘The accusations brought against Joshua today are very serious.‘It is our prayer that the truth, no matter what it is, will come to light,

Wilson Chapman editorJosh Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality series “19 Kids and Counting,” has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. The sentencing was announced Wednesday, after Duggar was found guilty by a Fayetteville, Ark.

Amy Duggar wrote a letter to the judge asking for cousin Josh Duggar to get the “maximum sentence” ahead of his sentencing hearing.

UPDATED with sentencing: 1:26 PM: Former 19 Kids and Counting star Josh Duggar, 34, was sentenced to twelve-and-a-half years in prison today, according to the Associated Press. The father of seven had faced a maximum of 20 years after prosecutors argued he has a “deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.”

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar returned to federal court on Wednesday, where a judge sentenced him to 12.5 years in prison for a child pornography conviction.