Counting On star Josh Duggar continues to insist his innocence amid his CSAM case. He’s currently serving his 12.5 years in prison, and he’s expected to be free in 2032. However, he wants to leave prison as early as possible, but the strong evidence against him makes it nearly impossible for him to get out. New reports also surfaced stating that Josh fears for his life ahead of his new hearing. Keep reading to see the details.
Counting On: Josh Duggar Gets A New Hearing
Last month, new reports surfaced regarding Josh’s status in jail. It was revealed that the former Counting On star will get a new hearing on March 4, 2026. He’s scheduled at 1:30 p.m. in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
According to reports, the imprisoned Duggar filed a new motion to vacate his conviction. After years of spending time in prison, Josh still wants to prove that he didn’t do anything wrong. As a result, many people called him out for being “delusional,” adding that he has nothing to prove after all the evidence that was revealed.
Josh Duggar – Anna Duggar – X
Josh Fears For His Life Ahead Of New Hearing
Some fans on social media discussed the recent changes in Josh’s hearing. It was revealed that the Counting On alum requested a video-based trial, meaning that he won’t be at the court physically. More details later surfaced, stating that Josh doesn’t want to leave prison to go to his hearing, as he fears for his life.
Josh Duggar – Reddit
He believes that he’s too famous for many people to wait for him outside. But many social media users think Josh is out of his mind for thinking that he can overturn his case. Meanwhile, several people think the hearing is a waste of resources, as it was only a form of follow-up for Josh’s challenge to his conviction last year.
Josh Duggar – Reddit
- “Pest actually requested his appearance by video conference versus an in-person appearance and the courts granted it. I hope he gets bench-slapped again this week.”
- “In my state, this is common in post conviction prisoner litigation. If the inmate leaves prison to come to be transported to a local jail for a hearing, they lose out on gain time toward their prisoner sentence.”
- “Pest said it would a “logistical and financial burden” to be transported and he feared he was too famous and important to be transported to some local Arkansas jail.”
- “Love how the wording was, “Produce the body of Joshua James Duggar”. Sure, we got that on ice, might not be breathing, but the body we definitely got! 😂 Pretty darn entertaining legalese.”
- “What waste of resources, we all know he missed it but he can never take accountability for ANY of his mistakes.”
Do you think Josh will get another chance to shorten his prison sentence?
