A federal judge has denied Josh Duggar’s motion for a new trial, stating that the motion was filed too late. Duggar, a former reality TV star, was convicted in December 2021 for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material and is serving a sentence of over 12 years in a low-security prison in Dallas County, Texas.

Motion Details and Court’s Decision

Duggar argued that he was denied a fair trial because his attorneys were not allowed to present evidence suggesting that one of his employees was responsible for downloading the illicit material onto the computer. Additionally, the motion claimed that a prosecution witness manipulated forensic data and provided false testimony, which allegedly misled the jury and violated Duggar’s Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights.

The judge, however, ruled that the Clerk of Court did not receive Duggar’s motion until 55 days after the deadline, dismissing Duggar’s claim that he mailed it on time. This decision marks another setback for Duggar, who has made similar appeals in the past.

Background and Family Involvement

Josh Duggar rose to fame through the reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting,” which featured his family. He later served as the executive director of the Family Research Council, where he was involved in rallies against LGBTQ rights.

In related family matters, Joseph Duggar, Josh’s brother, faces charges in Florida for the sexual abuse of a young girl and in Arkansas for false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor. His wife, Kendra Duggar, is also facing charges in Arkansas.

Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.