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CHILD-PORN HORROR

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The shocking revelation­s continue in the disturbing case of disgraced TLC star Josh Duggar. Days after he and wife Anna revealed they were expecting their seventh child, the ultra-religious former 19 Kids and Counting star was busted by U.S. Marshalls in Arkansas April 29. The 33-year-old pleaded not guilty to federal child-pornograph­y charges for allegedly downloadin­g material featuring the sexual abuse of children under the age of 12. (His own kids are Mackynzie, 11, Michael, 9, Marcus, 7, Meredith, 5, Mason, 3, and Maryella, 1.) A proponent of conservati­ve Christian values, Josh has been embroiled in previous scandals. A 2015 report uncovered allegation­s that, as a teen, he had molested five underage girls, including his sisters Jill and Jessa, while another revealed he had accounts on the dating site Ashley Madison. “I have been the biggest hypocrite ever,” he said at the time. Released to stay with family friends, he faces up to 20 years in prison. His trial is set for July 6. ★

 ??  ?? Active in conservati­ve politics, Josh worked on Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum’s campaigns.
The reality star’s attorney says he will “fight back” in court.
Active in conservati­ve politics, Josh worked on Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum’s campaigns. The reality star’s attorney says he will “fight back” in court.

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