Josh Duggar found guilty of federal child pornography charges
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A jury found Josh Duggar, 33, guilty Thursday of two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography. The former reality star faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on each count.
Both sides delivered closing arguments and deliberations began Wednesday.
According to court documents, in May 2019, Duggar allegedly used the internet to download child pornography, some of which depicts the sexual abuse of children under the age of 12.
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