Evidence of Josh Duggar's past molestation scandal can be introduced at trial, judge rules

The judge overseeing Josh Duggar's child pornography trial on Wednesday ruled in favor of the government's request to introduce evidence of his past molestation scandal.

A court filing dated Dec. 1 states that the government's efforts to introduce evidence that Josh committed other acts of child molestation has been granted. Duggar's request for the evidence to be excluded at trial was denied.

"For the reasons stated, the Court finds the evidence the Government seeks to introduce under Rule 414 is both relevant and admissible. Further, the Court finds that the admission of this evidence at trial will not violate Rule 403," the court papers dated and signed by the judge on Dec. 1 state.