Disgraced reality star Josh Duggar reportedly requests help to overturn child p*rn conviction; claims he can't 'afford counsel' anymore

Josh Duggar, who was convicted back in 2021 for the possession of child p*rnography, has made a new request for a court-appointed attorney. According to the documents obtained by People Magazine, Duggar wrote:

“I am unable to afford counsel due to my current financial circumstances.”

Josh Duggar rose to fame as part of the TLC show, "19 Kids and Counting," which followed him and his ultra-conservative Christian family, consisting of his parents and their nineteen children. He later married Anna Duggar in 2008, and the couple welcomed seven children of their own. Despite his child p*rnography convictions, Anna Duggar continues to stand by him.

More about Josh Duggar's new request, as he attempts to overturn child p*rn conviction

According to People Magazine, Josh Duggar wrote a plea to the judge presiding over his case, stating that he no longer has the funds to afford a lawyer of his choice in order to continue his case to prove his alleged innocence.

In the letter obtained by People Magazine, Josh Duggar alleged that he did not receive a fair trial due to issues in the way his case was handled. He said:

"[There was] involved complex constitutional and evidentiary issues, particularly relating to legal rulings and strategic decisions made during trial proceedings.”

According to People Magazine, in 2015, Josh Duggar was accused of molesting underage girls, including two of his own younger sisters. Later that same year, his name was linked to a website that facilitated extramarital affairs for married individuals. His 2021 conviction came around the time his seventh child with wife Anna Duggar was born.

He further added that there are alleged errors in the forensic evidence, which affected how decisions were made throughout the trial. He said:

“[There were] errors in the admission of forensic evidence.”

The document further states that new evidence has emerged that might be beneficial to his case. Duggar writes:

"As time has unfolded, new legal theories and strategies have emerged in public discourse that may be relevant to the Defendant's case."

He further stated:

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"In light of these developments, the Defendant seeks to consult with counsel to fully evaluate the potential of these emerging strategies and how they may support a motion for relief."

Duggar, who is serving his sentence at the FCI Seagoville Federal Prison, said in his request that it was the "broad publicity of this case” and the “intense scrutiny” that resulted in the verdict, without the facts being properly considered.

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