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Former actuality TV star Josh Duggar has been handed practically two months of extra jail time on high of his current 12 and a half yr sentence, as per jail information.
Duggar, 35, was convicted of kid pornography prices in 2021.
Duggar’s prolonged sentence comes after he was caught with a contraband cellphone final month. In consequence, the 19 Youngsters and Counting ex-castmate was reportedly positioned in solitary confinement.
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Representatives for Duggar haven’t commented publicly on his prolonged sentence.
In December 2021, Duggar was convicted of downloading and possessing little one pornography after a Little Rock, Ark., police detective discovered little one pornography information had been being shared by a pc traced to Duggar. A federal agent testified in 2020 that photos depicting the sexual abuse of kids, together with toddlers, had been downloaded in 2019 onto a pc at a automobile dealership Duggar owned.
Duggar later apologized for a pornography dependancy and for dishonest on his spouse, calling himself “the most important hypocrite ever.”
He has, nevertheless, maintained his innocence relating to the kid pornography convictions. His legal professionals are nonetheless trying to overturn his sentence.
TLC cancelled 19 Youngsters and Counting, which featured the big Duggar clan, in 2015 following revelations that he had molested 4 of his sisters and a babysitter. Authorities started investigating the abuse in 2006 after receiving a tip from a household pal.
No prices had been ever positioned in opposition to Duggar in these situations, because the statute of limitations had expired.
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Duggar’s authentic jail launch date was set for Aug. 12, 2032. On account of the extension, Duggar is now scheduled for launch on Oct. 2, 2032. He’s serving the sentence within the jail FCI Seagovillee, close to Dallas.
— With information from International Information’ Michelle Butterfield
If you happen to or somebody you realize is experiencing abuse or is concerned in an abusive state of affairs, please go to the Canadian Useful resource Centre for Victims of Crime for assist. They’re additionally reachable toll-free at 1-877-232-2610.
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