Though no further information on the guest list was shared, Jill’s momMichelle Duggarand her sisters were seemingly not in attendance at the event.
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The shower took place a little more than a month afterJosh Duggarwassentencedin late May following a December child pornographyconviction. (Josh continues to proclaim his innocence, and his legal team plans an appeal.)
“Yesterday we learned that Josh was given a 151 month sentence in federal prison for his crime of CSAM [child sex abuse material],” their statement read. “The last several weeks and months have been difficult emotionally. Yesterday was another one of those hard days.”
The couple continued, “The Bible clearly states that God effects justice and vengeance through the governing authorities. Though some believe Josh should have received a greater sentence and still fewer believe he should have received a lighter sentence, God has carried out his vengeance today for his unspeakable criminal activity.”
“Until now, he has yet to be held accountable to the extent necessary to cause change in his dangerous pattern of behavior,” they wrote. “It is unfortunate, but it seems that it may take spending over a decade in federal prison, and still more on probation, for Josh to have any potential for rehabilitation to the point he can safely live in society again.”
The statement ended with Jill and Derick saying that they hope “Josh can actually begin to get treatment and begin to work toward a lifestyle where he is less likely to reoffend.”
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Prior to the sentencing, Michelle wrotea letter of supportfor her son that asked for leniency in consideration of his “tender heart,” with Michelle adding that Josh “is compassionate toward others.” She also requested that Josh be “reunited with his wife and family in a timely manner.”
Josh’s wifeAnnacalled her husband a “loving, supportive and caring father” in her own letter to Judge Brooks.
However,Amyissued her ownstatement to PEOPLEahead of the sentencing: “I don’t think anyone would make the mistake of assuming I support my cousin.”
Amy, who later wrote an open letterurging Anna to divorce Josh, concluded her statement to PEOPLE: “In my opinion, 20 years could never come close to justice for the children harmed. … My heart hurts for his children during this time.”
source: people.com
