Josh Duggar Seeks Judgment Of Acquittal Or New Trial

Little Rock’s NBC News affiliate reports:

On January 19, the day of the deadline for post-trial motions after Josh Duggar’s conviction on two child pornography charges, his defense team filed documents with the court requesting a judgment of acquittal or a new trial.

The motion, signed by lead defense attorney Justin Gelfand, is over 75 pages long, including supporting documents. The defense asks for an acquittal pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 29(c), as well as alternatively asking for a new trial if that first motion is declined.

The defense asks the court to grant Duggar a new trial due to the prosecution “failing to timely disclose exculpatory evidence,” and claims that the government violated multiple rules of procedure and evidence by failing to turn over exhibits created by expert witness James Fottrell in advance of the trial.

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Josh Duggar’s defense team has filed documents with the court requesting a judgment of acquittal or a new trial. He was convicted on two child pornography charges. https://t.co/w1kADtpJnH

— WGN Morning News (@WGNMorningNews) January 21, 2022