#BREAKING the verdict is in after hours of deliberation.
The jury has found #JoshDuggar GUILTY on both charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. #NWANews
The US Marshals have taken him into custody and he’ll be in custody until sentencing #JoshDuggar
Sentencing will happen about 4 months from now #JoshDuggar
He’s facing up to 40 years and up to $500,000 in fines for both counts #JoshDuggar
Prosecution is “very pleased” for the verdict. Saying it represents an important verdict for Western Arkansas in the fight against child abuse
“The children are the victims of this every time (CSAM) are downloaded or uploaded” #NWANews#JoshDuggar
Caught up with Jim Bob as he was walking out and asked for comment and if this would impact his run for state senate and he did not reply #NWANews#JoshDuggar
#JoshDuggar’s work HP computer where the child sexual abuse materials were found, being loaded up by the investigators. It was the main piece of evidence in this whole trial. #NWANews
Here’s @KNWAFOX24 story of today’s verdict 👇🏻 We’ll continue to keep you updated on this case as it continues.
And don’t forget the State Senate primary Jim Bob #Duggar is running in is next Tuesday.
Here’s the signed guilty verdict forms from the jury 👇🏻 #JoshDuggar
Part of the statement from the Dillard family on today's verdict. Derick was in the courtroom for most of the trial, Jill was there yesterday for closing arguments. Jill was on the list of potential people to testify but was never called.
Here's my break down of today's closing arguments in #JoshDuggar's trial. I had to sit in the overflow room for the first half of the day.
Judge Brooks started by reminding the jury to make a decision based on the facts and without sympathy or prejudice.
Here's what the prosecution had to prove to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt.
Please note that I use "child pornography" in this b/c that is the legal term used by Judge Brooks in court. I see and hear you all who say "child sexual abuse materials" is the better term.
The prosecution began by referring back to the defenses's opening arguments by asking: "Is this really a case of whodunnit?"
They argued the computer, family photo on the HP work computer, passwords and more all points back to #JoshDuggar