Today, Josh Duggar had his first hearing about thechild pornography chargeshe is facing.
This hearing was to determine whether Josh will be allowed to go home while he waits for trial.
Josh has pleaded not guilty to the child pornography charges.
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The initial 2 incidents of child porn distribution in May 2019 are really disturbing.
This is important because you arent specific people tend to minimize the severity of a crime.
Josh voluntarily spoke with investigators that day.This is when he offered up, What is this about?
Has anyone been downloading child pornography?
The prosecutions second witness was Diem Nguyen, a probation officer for 17 years.
She explained cases where a custodian is used and who would be Joshs custodian if he is released.
Mr. LaCount Reaver and Ms. Maria Reaver are the people who have volunteered to be custodians for Josh Duggar.
I cant find any information about these people on the internet.
LaCount Reaver is a VA employee and a pastor with a prison ministry.
His wife is a stay at home wife.
While being questioned, Maria Reaver expressed concerns about whether she will be left alone with Josh.
The defenses first witness was Maria Reaver.
This surprised me because she just said she was afraid to be alone with Josh.
She admits she has not been made fully aware of Joshs sex pest history.
She is surprised to learn that Josh was caught molesting a 5-year-old when he was 14.
She says she and her husband have a mother-in-law suite and would be willing to be Joshs custodians.
She says Jim Bob Duggar called the couple and asked them to be Joshs custodians.
The defenses second witness was LaCount Reaver.
He states that he was also not fully aware of Joshs history.
He had no idea how young the children were when Josh abused them.
He doesnt know Josh well and the two have not spoken in over a year.
He states he has no hesitation about leaving his wife or daughter alone with Josh.
In the end, the judge ruled that Josh Duggar would be released.
He will live with LaCount and Maria Reaver while he waits for his trial.
He will be allowed unlimited contact with his children if his wife is present.
Some people have commented that I am going too hard on Duggar.
I dont understand the idea that we shouldnt be talking about a heinous crime.
Isnt that exactly what you should do when a heinous crime happens?
make a run at figure out how this guy got so fucked up so that it doesnt happen again?
This is not a good situation in which to be silent.
Condemn the Institute in Basic Life Principles.
Divest from people who use religion to hide abusers or silence victims.
Theres a good answer in there.
The accusations brought against Joshua today are very serious.
We love Josh and Anna and continue to pray for their family.
Ill publish more as the case develops.
Shout out to the users ofr/duggarsnarkfor collecting excellent notes on the bond hearing.
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