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Federal investigators found hundreds of illegal images on Josh Duggar’s computer. They also discovered that Josh Duggar had porn detection software on his machine that supposedly sent reports to his wife Anna. 

They also found password-protected dark web software on Duggar’s computer that allowed for anonymous browsing. 

The reality TV star and father of six now faces charges of child pornography and reportedly used the dark web to bypass the monitoring software. However, Duggar has pled not guilty to all charges. 

Federal prosecutors presented this information during a four-hour hearing. The investigators also found he had a two-minute video with children between five and 10 years of age with a man. 

“Top Five” Worst Child Porn Images FBI Agent Ever Saw

Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Gerald Faulkner testified that Josh Duggar used a TOR browser to get around Christian-based “Covenant Eyes” monitoring software that notified Anna of suspicious activity.

Covenant Eyes’s website describes it as “accountability software” that is a “safe, secure, and proven effective at helping members overcome porn addiction.”

The software wasn’t foolproof however.

Faulkner said the images they found on Duggar’s computer are among “top five of the worst of the worst that I’ve ever had to examine.”

Josh Duggar previously admitted to molesting minor girls, including some of his own sisters, when he was a teen.

While his wife is reportedly standing by his side, some of his siblings issued statements that support the case being thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. 

BACKSTORY: Duggar Family Members Speak Out About Josh’s Arrest – Anna Duggar’s Response Will Surprise Some

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Josh Duggar Released On Bail

Given the nature of these charges he faces, Josh will not legally be able to return to the home he shares with Anna and their six children. 

Magistrate Judge Christy Comstock released the 33-year-old father.

He will be confined to the home of Maria and Lacount Reber.

Maria Reber said, “We want to help the family and minister to them. My husband has made the decision and I’m here to support that decision.”

The couple does not know Josh, but are friends with his father Jim Bob. 

The Rebers only have dial-up internet access and have to relocate their firearms while Duggar stays with them.

Maria is a piano teacher but will be unable to teach in her home during this time. 

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Josh Duggar cannot use internet accessible devices while he stays with the Rebers. He must also wear an ankle monitor and get a probation officer’s permission if he wants to leave the couple’s home.

He has lost the trust of the court with regards to using the internet even with monitoring. 

“With respect to technology, I have explored monitoring software, but frankly, the sophistication of the evidence that I have heard here today concerns me that we don’t have enough technology to ensure your compliance. At least we don’t have the right kind,” Magistrate Judge Comstock said. “Therefore, you are not to possess access, utilize any Internet-capable device, including computers, tablets, iPads, smartphones, gaming systems, smart TVs you are specifically ordered not to ask or obtain the passwords for.”

Days prior to his arrest for child pornography, Anna Duggar announced on Instagram she was pregnant with the couple’s seventh child. 

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Josh Molested Minor Girls In The Past

“19 Kids And Counting” was canceled when news of Josh’s admitted molestation of minors came to light.

That repercussion apparently wasn’t enough to deter him from seeking child porn online.

It’s hard to imagine a father of six children committing such deviant and horrific crimes, but that is exactly what federal agents believe the evidence will prove. 

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