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Appeals Court Upholds Josh Duggar’s Conviction For Downloading Child Sex Abuse Images
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A federal appeals court upheld Josh Duggar’s conviction for downloading child sexual abuse photographs on Monday, rejecting his contention that a judge should have withheld statements he made to investigators during the search that led to the images.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Duggar’s appeal, which was the subject of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.” Duggar was convicted in 2021 and is currently serving a 12-and-a-half-year jail sentence.
Josh Duggar was probed by federal authorities when a Little Rock police investigator discovered child sexual assault material being transmitted by a computer linked to Duggar. Investigators stated that photos showing child sexual abuse, including toddlers, were downloaded in 2019 onto a computer at Duggar’s car business.
Josh Duggar’s attorneys contended that statements he made to detectives during the dealership search should not have been admitted at trial because his attorney was absent. According to prosecutors, Duggar asked the agents, “‘What is this all about? “Has anyone downloaded child pornography?” he refused to acknowledge if he had looked at such material on the internet, comments that were later cited as evidence in the prosecution.
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A federal appeals court upheld Josh Duggar’s conviction for downloading child sexual abuse photographs on Monday.
Although Josh Duggar was read his rights, the appeals court stated that the agents questioning him made it obvious that he was not in custody and was free to leave. The panel also noted that he had not been arrested after his interrogation.
“To the contrary, he ended the interview on his own and then left the dealership — hardly an option available to someone in custody,” the court decided.
An attorney for Josh Duggar, Justin Gelfand, stated that they disagreed with the court’s rationale and would consider all possibilities.
The court also rejected Josh Duggar’s claim that his counsel should have been allowed to inquire about a prior sex-offense conviction of a former dealership employee who had used the same computer. After the judge ruled that they could not discuss the past conviction, Duggar’s counsel did not call the former employee to testify.
A federal appeals court upheld Josh Duggar’s conviction for downloading child sexual abuse photographs on Monday.
The panel decided that the court struck the correct balance by allowing the former employee to be questioned without bringing up the previous conviction. The court also dismissed Duggar’s appeal to the analyst’s qualifications, who testified that the former reality star’s iPhone metadata linked him to the crime.
Following allegations that Duggar had assaulted four of his sisters and a carer years previously, TLC canceled “19 Kids and Counting” in 2015. After receiving a tip from a family friend, authorities began investigating the abuse in 2006 but determined that the statute of limitations on any potential charges had lapsed.
After the claims arose in 2015, Duggar’s parents said he admitted to the fondling and apologized privately. Duggar then publicly apologized for inappropriate behavior and resigned from her position as a lobbyist for the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian organization. Months later, he publicly apologized for cheating on his wife and admitting to a pornographic addiction for which he sought therapy.
SOURCE – (AP)
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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby
Vanessa Hudgens is thrilled to be a new mother but wishes she had more say over how the news was announced.
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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby
The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” star wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was violated and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long-lens camera feeding the media.” Despite this, Mom, Dad, and Baby are happy and healthy.
Vanessa was alluding to reports published earlier this week that showed her leaving a hospital with her infant.
While the circumstances surrounding the announcement were not ideal, the singer and actor’s Instagram message served as her first confirmation that she had given birth to her kid, her first child with husband Cole Tucker.
CNN has contacted Hudgens’ agents to see if she has more comments.
On Oscar night in March, Vanessa disclosed that she and the Major League Baseball outfielder were expecting their first child.
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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby
Vanessa and Tucker reportedly married in December in Tulum, Mexico, after announcing their engagement early last year.
Vanessa and Tucker were initially linked in 2020 when she tweeted a selfie of herself titled “date night” and was caught holding hands later that evening.
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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’
Before the real-life infidelity scandal known as Sandoval, there was a scene in Season 10 of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” in which Ariana Madix and her then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval admitted to not spending enough quality time together. Sandoval wanted to party like a rock star, but Madix preferred that he stay at home with her and watch her favorite TV show, “Love Island USA,” with pals.
“I do not have time to watch 50 (expletive) episodes of ‘Love Island.'” “No, I don’t.” he replied.
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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’
After roughly a year and a half, Madix and Sandoval split. Sandoval had been cheating on Madix for almost six months with a “Vanderpump” co-star. Madix is presently the host of “Love Island USA” on Peacock, succeeding Sarah Hyland.
It’s a fitting development for Madix, whose nearly decade-long romance ended publicly. Since then, she has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and on Broadway as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Her original tenure was extended due to high ticket demand, and she will return to the position next month. Madix, a former bartender, published a best-selling cocktail recipe book and launched a sandwich business called “Something About Her” in Los Angeles with “Vanderpump” co-star Katie Maloney.
Madix has spent the past month in Fiji filming “Love Island USA.” She describes the work as a dream come true for a superfan like herself.
“I love watching how this show is made,” Madix stated in a recent Zoom interview. “There’s a crew of about 400 people who work on the show to make it happen and turn these episodes around virtually in real time. It is really stunning.”
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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’
On “Love Island USA,” a group of single men and women move to an isolated villa in the hopes of finding love. The candidates form couples based on their first impressions. These relationships are put to the test. Do they have lasting chemistry? They can also make connections with others, including a constant influx of fresh singles. At various points, viewers are allowed to vote for their favorite couples. Contestants are eliminated at various points, and the public ultimately votes for the winning couple, who receives a financial award.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress
Adria English, a former adult video actor who claims to have worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs from 2004 to 2009, accused the music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
The 114-page complaint claims that Combs and other defendants in the case exploited English as “a sexual pawn for the pleasure and financial benefit of others” during “White Parties” at Combs’ mansions in the Hamptons, New York, and Miami, Florida. The case, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, also claims Combs compelled English to “engage in prostitution and sex work” from 2006 to 2009.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress
The lawsuit is the ninth against Combs since November and the eighth expressly accusing him of sexual assault. One of the eight lawsuits filed by former girlfriend Cassie Ventura has been resolved. Another lawsuit accuses his son Christian Combs of sexual assault, while Sean Combs is accused of aiding and abetting.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” stated Jonathan Davis, an attorney for Combs, in response to English’s claim.
“We live in a society where anyone can bring a lawsuit for any reason and without providing proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to determine the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident in his ability to succeed in court against these and other unfounded charges,” the attorney continued.
English’s claim wants a jury trial and undisclosed punitive damages.
Combs has aggressively refuted charges in many of the civil complaints but has not responded to them. In December 2023, after four lawsuits were filed against him, Combs issued a vehement denial on social media, claiming that “sickening allegations” were made by accusers “looking for a quick payday.”
He said, “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged.”
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress
Federal investigators are also prepared to put Combs’ accusers before a federal grand jury, two individuals familiar with the investigation previously told CNN, indicating that the US Justice Department is considering an indictment of Combs.
Bringing those who have filed civil complaints against Combs before a grand jury would represent a significant step forward in the government’s continuing investigation into the producer and Bad Boy Records founder.
SOURCE – (CNN)
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