Josh Duggar’s ex-girlfriend’s mother breaks down in court & claims ‘he once confessed he molested a 5-year-old girl’
JOSH Duggar’s ex-girlfriend’s mother Bobye Holt broke down in tears and claimed in court that he once confessed to molesting a 5-year-old girl when he was a teen, The Sun can exclusively report.
The Counting On star, along with his wife Anna, returned to court on Monday for day four of his child pornography trial.
Josh Duggar’s ex-girlfriend’s mother, Bobye Holt, testified in court today and made disturbing claims about past accusations that he once molested several young girls, according to an onsite reporter for The Sun.
Bobye told the jury that she visited the Duggar’s home when Josh was 15, and at that time he confessed to touching a 5-year-old girl inappropriately.
“We have been friends with the Duggars for 36 years. Our children were best friends,” she told the courtroom.
“Our oldest was Josh’s girlfriend in November of 2002. It was formal. They were 14.”
Bobye continued: “On March 23, 2003, Mr. Duggar asked us to come over for an important matter.
“They took us to their bedroom. Josh was on the floor.”
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According to Bobye, Josh admitted to inappropriately touching several girls when he was “12 to 15 years old.”
Bobye alleged the youngest girl was 5-years-old and her molestation occurred during bible time.
The family friend then broke down in tears, as she revealed horrifying details of the molestation confession The Sun has chosen not to include in this post.
She then testified that the plan was for her daughter and Josh to “get married,” but the parents decided to call off the courtship after learning of the alleged sexual abuse.
“He told us so our oldest daughter would know why the relationship had to end,” she explained.
“Josh went to a facility for troubled youth.”
She wept in the courtroom as she claimed she “still loves” Josh despite his past behavior.
“Being here is miserable,” she said.
Bobye claimed Josh continued to visit her family in Little Rock, Arkansas, and in 2005 he divulged more details to her of the molestation of the 5 year old.
Bobye clarified Josh was 10 years older than the youngest victim at the time of the molestation.
The alleged victims’ names were not disclosed during the testimony.
Bobye said during the testimony to prosecutor Carly Marshall: “You don’t forget something like that. It completely impacted our families.”
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PAST MOLESTATION
In 2015, a police report was published that revealed his dad Jim Bob Duggar confessed to local authorities in 2006 that Josh inappropriately touched several young girls while they were asleep in the family home years prior.
The state is using the molestation information at trial, as it shows his alleged “sexual interest in young girls.”
Josh’s legal team fought against it, as they claimed it’s “extremely and unfairly prejudicial.”
A judge sided with prosecution and allowed the testimony.
BACK TO COURT
Josh returned to trial on Monday morning as his child pornography case continues.
The disgraced star was joined by his sisters Jessa Seewald and Joy-Anna Forsyth today, as well as his wife Anna.
His sister Jill’s husband Derick Dillard was also seated in the audience, as well as Joy-Anna’s husband Austin.
Josh’s brothers Jason and James were spotted in the courtroom for the first time since the trial began last week, though his parents Jim Bob and Michelle still did not attend as he runs for political office.
The TLC star was charged in April 2021 with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography, though he has pleaded not guilty.
The father of seven faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).
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