Former reality star Josh Duggar has been found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography.
TLC canceled Duggar’s show, “19 Kids and Counting,” when it came to light that Duggar had reportedly molested five girls, including his sisters, when they were minors. Duggar was arrested in April over child porn charges, prompting TLC to cancel a planned Duggar spin-off show as well.
After a six-day trial, the jury deliberated for only seven hours before returning a guilty verdict.
Although Duggar is yet to be sentenced, he could face up to twenty years behind bars. He will also reportedly have to pay fines of up to $250,000 for each charge.
Prosecution Gives Statement After Jury Reaches A Verdict
STATEMENT from the prosecution on #JoshDuggar guilty verdict. #NWAnews pic.twitter.com/xVTnYnvkFr
— Samantha Boyd (@samanthaboyd98) December 9, 2021
Outside the steps of the courthouse where the trial took place, the United States Attorney for Western Arkansas gave a statement about the “milestone” case, explaining that it was an “honor and privilege” to return a guilty verdict.
“I’m the United States Attorney for Western Arkansas. Today it’s my honor and privilege to join in this announcement of a guilty verdict in the case of the United States versus Josh Duggar. This case represents a significant milestone for the Western district of Arkansas.”
He also added that this case proves that “no person is above the law no matter their status or fame.”
Social Media Reacts To Duggar Guilty Verdict
Guilty on both counts. Josh Duggar finally is being held accountable for his disgusting actions. All the victims in this case & his 4 sisters got justice today. Also may it be the death to his dad’s political dreams & the family never gets reality show deal again. #JoshDuggar✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/dCHNOZZh5j
— 🍀Liz Marie🍀 (@13LittleBit40) December 9, 2021
Supports of Duggar were nowhere to be found on Twitter, where most of social media seemed to celebrate the guilty verdict, saying that Duggar got what he deserved.
“Guilty on both counts,” one user tweeted. Josh Duggar finally is being held accountable for his disgusting actions. All the victims in this case & his 4 sisters got justice today. Also may it be the death to his dad’s political dreams & the family never gets reality show deal again. #JoshDuggar.”
“Josh is going directly into custody!” said another. “Judge says sentencing will take about 4 months. Just imagining him sitting in a jail cell for the next possibly 120 days is just *chefs kiss* #joshduggar”
“Very happy to see a jury of his peers find him guilty on all counts,” said a third. “I hope to see justice for his other victims. No more protection for child molesters or pedophiles.”
This is the actual shed Josh Duggar was using as an office to watch child abuse videos from. In case you needed the visual for how obviously guilty he is. pic.twitter.com/sC5oioXETX
— Becca (@rebecca_walk) December 7, 2021
