Josh Duggar charged with Receipt/Possession Child Sexual Abuse Material, 29 April 2021 *guilty* #3

[BeckyF]

However, he HAS admitted to it so there's that

Yes, that admission from years ago, since the judge allowed the testimony to be presented to a jury, may influence his decision on the length of the sentence. I hope so. IMO

 

[cujenn81]

Josh Duggar's mom and wife write to judge pleading for light sentence

Josh, 34, was found guilty of receiving and posessing child *advertiser censored* on December 9 and is awaiting sentencing on May 25. His mother and wife both wrote letters to the judge pleading for a light sentence.

www.dailymail.co.uk

His mom — who is clearly a grown woman — signed her letter to the judge with an honest to God heart over the i in Michelle instead of a standard dotted i.

 

[Luna20]

His mom — who is clearly a grown woman — signed her letter to the judge with an honest to God heart over the i in Michelle instead of a standard dotted i.

Strange dysfunctional bunch. That’s crazy.

 

[BeckyF]

These letters from supporters literally make me ill.

 

[Laughing]

These letters from supporters literally make me ill.

The letters from the victim and her Mom as well, but in a somewhat different way....

jmho ymmv lrr

 

[mickey2942]

My own opinion is that sentencing comes with whether or not there is any potential for rehabilitation. Josh Duggar has continued to double down on his defense that it wasn't him. It was anyone else in the world, aside from Josh Duggar.

His lack of accountability, remorse, access to children, complete denial or acknowledgement of his crimes by his wife is more than concerning. I would say ten years. But would not be surprised by 20.

 

[Luna20]

Amy Duggar Is 'Furious' at 'Delusional' Family for Supporting Josh Duggar Ahead of Child Porn Sentencing

As Josh Duggar awaits sentencing for his child *advertiser censored* conviction, his cousin Amy Duggar called out her family for writing letters urging a judge to consider his 'tender heart' when handing down his sentence

www.newzit.com

 

[BeckyF]

My own opinion is that sentencing comes with whether or not there is any potential for rehabilitation. Josh Duggar has continued to double down on his defense that it wasn't him. It was anyone else in the world, aside from Josh Duggar.

His lack of accountability, remorse, access to children, complete denial or acknowledgement of his crimes by his wife is more than concerning. I would say ten years. But would not be surprised by 20.

Lack of accountability or remorse will be a huge factor, IMO.

 

[BeckyF]

These letters of support may backfire on the defense. IMO

 

[LaborDayRN]

My own opinion is that sentencing comes with whether or not there is any potential for rehabilitation. Josh Duggar has continued to double down on his defense that it wasn't him. It was anyone else in the world, aside from Josh Duggar.

His lack of accountability, remorse, access to children, complete denial or acknowledgement of his crimes by his wife is more than concerning. I would say ten years. But would not be surprised by 20.

I hope you're right about the 10 - 20 years @mickey2942
I'm worried it will be more like 10 years with the possibility of parole at 6.

 

[BeckyF]

I hope you're right about the 10 - 20 years @mickey2942
I'm worried it will be more like 10 years with the possibility of parole at 6.

There is no parole from federal prison.

Can You Get Parole in Federal Prison?

It depends. Only some federal inmates are can get parole. There are other ways to get early release, though.

howtojustice.org

 

[Kavya01]

Early release though, he will undoubtedly get as he will pull wool over everyone's eyes and come off looking like an angel as there are no minors he'll have access too.
I hope the sentence will start at 20!

 

[BeckyF]

Early release though, he will undoubtedly get as he will pull wool over everyone's eyes and come off looking like an angel as there are no minors he'll have access too.
I hope the sentence will start at 20!

I won’t feel bad at all if he gets 20 years.

 

[trujac]

I hope you're right about the 10 - 20 years @mickey2942
I'm worried it will be more like 10 years with the possibility of parole at 6.

This case is beginning to look like a strip off--things that were not seen or heard are coming home to roost. How Josh developed an interest in aberrant sex should be closely looked at. His sex related addiction didn't develop out of thin air. Somewhere along the line, he learned the ropes of sex abuse as a young child, imo. I don't think prison will fix his problem--but at least he won't be on the streets participating in the viewing of disturbing material.

 

[Rose in SC]

I won’t feel bad at all if he gets 20 years.

I won't either. His seven young children will be adults by then and safe from his influence hopefully.

 

[BeckyF]

This case is beginning to look like a strip off--things that were not seen or heard are coming home to roost. How Josh developed an interest in aberrant sex should be closely looked at. His sex related addiction didn't develop out of thin air. Somewhere along the line, he learned the ropes of sex abuse as a young child, imo. I don't think prison will fix his problem--but at least he won't be on the streets participating in the viewing of disturbing material.

I don’t think he will be rehabilitated in prison either. He has too many enablers who are unwilling to see and believe that he is guilty, as evidenced by the letters written by friends and family. The biggest enabler is his wife. IMO

 

[kaen]

I won't either. His seven young children will be adults by then and safe from his influence hopefully.

Although some of those seven kids will be old enough to have children of their own. Makes me sick to my stomach that he could ever be around children again.

 

[mickey2942]

Although some of those seven kids will be old enough to have children of their own. Makes me sick to my stomach that he could ever be around children again.

People like this are never rehabilitated. They just learn stealth. How not to get caught. JMO.

 

[Shamrock1]

People like this are never rehabilitated. They just learn stealth. How not to get caught. JMO.

I agree. I know that the evidence shows that he only viewed CSAM on those few days. If that's actually true, it does potentially speak to remorse. But I wonder if he panicked when he realized that his actions were traceable and found another device to continue access. That device may be as-yet undiscovered, or it could have been precluded from trial for some evidentiary reason that never got to the motion stage. His history - the molestations, the Ashley Madison encounters, etc - doesn't show that he did something once and then stopped.

Of course, the alternative is that there was never another hidden device...I hope the children have a safe trusted adult.

 

[Rose in SC]

Although some of those seven kids will be old enough to have children of their own. Makes me sick to my stomach that he could ever be around children again.

Oh my gosh, I hadn't thought about that. You are so right. My heart breaks for those children.