The Duggar News followers thought Josh is in jail now and gone for good. But shocking updates from his case keep coming into the limelight. Last year, the court found him guilty of vile crimes like possessing and receiving child pornography content. Owing to this, Josh Duggar has been serving a prison sentence worth 12 and a half years. However, the ex-reality TV star is now attempting to appeal for a new trial. That’s because he and his attorney support the claim that officers “restrained” him during questioning in Arkansas a year ago. Keep reading to know all the latest details about this.
Duggar News: Josh Duggar Wants A New Trial! Says Officers “Restrained” Him
Josh Duggar initially earned a name for himself through the TLC show 19 Kids And Counting. He was the eldest child of his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. However, the TV network had to cancel the show after multiple crimes of his came into the limelight. It started off with molestation allegations from his own sisters. Well, things got worst in the past few years after charges against the celeb for possessing and receiving child pornography. Lately, a court filing has come into the limelight from the same case. As per Josh Duggar, he had to face “restrain” outside his place of work in April 2021. According to Nypost, the police “ambushed” him during that moment. The Arkansas native also emphasized how they didn’t let him contact his attorney.
Despite this, the officials don’t seem to agree with the former reality TV star’s claims. They state that Josh Duggar wasn’t even touched. Moreover, the documents further reveal that Josh Duggar continues to maintain his innocence. As per his claims, he had a registered sex offender, Caleb Williams working for him who allegedly committed the crimes through Duggar’s device. The Duggar News followers find it hard to believe this. But, the Counting On star mentioned that an agent took his phone away from him when he tried calling his lawyer after the ambush. However, the government “contends” that there was no “restrain” and he was “free to leave”. Later, the armed officials placed Josh in a police vehicle and told him his attorney wouldn’t be able to join him.
Duggar News: Duggar’s Attorney Says Court Didn’t Call Caleb Williams To The Stand!
As mentioned above, Josh Duggar is still stating that his employee, Caleb Williams was the one who committed the crimes under his device. As per the lawyers, the court didn’t call him to the stand as the person may have “lied” about being at the “business” when the crime was being “committed”. The filings further disclosed that the court never analyzed Williams’ devices. The officials stressed how his computer was open for “remote access” as the disturbing images and videos were “streamed”. As per Duggar, Williams also offered to “watch the business” on the particular week the crimes were committed as per his text messages.
However, Williams has given his statement about Duggar’s narrative. The former called the whole thing a “PR stunt”. As of now, Josh Duggar is still doing time in FCI, Seagoville. He also celebrated thanksgiving and Christmas away from his family and in prison with his inmates. Sources revealed that the institution had organized a lavish celebration for both days. This included fancy meals all three times of the day and some indoor and outdoor activities for the felons during the holiday season. Many audience members found this unfair. They believe that Josh Duggar is reeking of privilege despite doing time in prison. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for the latest Duggar News updates.