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Josh Duggar looked ‘teary-eyed’ & told wife Anna he ‘loved’ her after he was found GUILTY on child pornography charges
JOSH Duggar looked "teary-eyed" after he was found guilty of possessing and receiving child pornography.
The verdict in the reality star’s trial arrived on Thursday, as he now faces up to 20 years in prison on each count with sentencing coming at a later date.
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Josh’s wife Anna, who recently gave birth to their seventh child, has been standing by his side amid the scandal.
After being found guilty of both possessing and receiving child pornography in April 2021, Josh was ordered straight into custody.
Josh looked back at his family when the court read out that he was found guilty.
Though he didn’t cry, Josh was “teary-eyed” and “solemn” as he was cuffed, according to The Sun's reporter at the scene.
Meanwhile, his brother Justin was unable to fight back the tears and cried as he watched his older sibling being taken into custody.
Ex Counting On alum Josh stopped as he was being taken away to tell his wife Anna that he “loved” her.
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Family patriarch Jim Bob Duggar consoled Anna, despite her appearing “completely stoic” through it all.
He gave his daughter-in-law a hug before leaving court with his son Justin and his wife Claire.
Anna left right after, joining them on the way out.
The family was seen walking all together outside as they rushed to a waiting car.
They kept quiet as they piled into the vehicle and left the courthouse behind.
JOSH'S FATE
After Josh was taken into custody, he soon posed for a new mugshot.
Though he was "teary-eyed" in court, he smiled for his mugshot photo.
Judge Timothy L. Brooks said he hopes to to be able to schedule the sentencing for the Josh in four months.
He added: “Mr. Duggar 100% has been compliant awaiting trial.
“I appreciate that and I wanted to acknowledge that however because of the guilty offenses he must be detained regardless of flight risk so there will be a mandatory detention.
“The Marshals will set that up.”
Josh’s lawyer gave a statement after the verdict to reveal that they plan to appeal.
Defense attorney Justin Gelfand said outside of the courthouse on Thursday: "We respect the jury's verdict and we look forward to continuing this fight on appeal.
"We plan to appeal at the appropriate time."
BOMBSHELL TRIAL
The guilty verdict is the culmination of a nearly two-week trial that saw graphic and disturbing details and testimony.
Among the most shocking revelations was the testimony from Josh's ex-girlfriend's mother, Bobye Holt.
She broke down in tears and claimed in court that he once confessed to molesting a 5-year-old girl when he was a teen.
In 2015, a police report was published that revealed Josh's dad, Jim Bob, confessed to local authorities in 2006 that Josh inappropriately touched several young girls while they were asleep in the family home years prior.
The state used the molestation information at trial, as it showed his alleged “sexual interest in young girls.”
Josh's legal team fought against it, as they claimed it's “extremely and unfairly prejudicial.”
A judge sided with prosecution and allowed the testimony.
More damning evidence came when officials dissected Josh's HP computer, which they argued had access to the dark web.
The disgraced reality star was arrested back in April after Homeland Security raided his now-shuttered used car dealership in Springdale, Arkansas.
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The Duggar family reality show, Counting On, was canceled after almost six years following Josh's arrest earlier this year.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
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Josh Duggar and Anne Keller Duggar arrive together in court for child pornography charges
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