Josh Duggar, the disgraced son of the 19 Kids & Counting empire, just got slammed by the feds — and fans are calling it a “merciless smackdown.” Once TLC’s golden boy, Josh is now serving nearly 13 years behind bars for possessing child sexual abuse material. But his prison time isn’t getting any easier. Court records show he recently tried to wiggle out with a shady appeal — and the judge completely tore it apart.
Josh reportedly mailed in questionable legal paperwork, raising suspicions that he had “third-party help” and even LIED about when he filed it. Fans tore him apart online, calling the move dumb, desperate, and yet another sign that Josh has learned absolutely nothing from his crimes. One disgusted follower wrote: “This is a total smackdown of a really dumb appeal. He lied about the timing? This man is dumb as a rock.”
The backlash didn’t stop there. Angry viewers blasted Josh’s arrogance, saying he still acts like a celebrity even behind bars. Others dragged his mom, Michelle, and her homeschooling style, claiming Josh’s behavior proves he was never taught accountability. Critics called him “smug, entitled, and a liar who thinks he can outsmart the system.”
Despite being locked away until December 2032, many believe Josh will reoffend once he’s free. Fans are convinced that he hasn’t changed one bit — and this failed appeal proves it. For years, the Duggar family tried to cover Josh’s scandals, but now the public isn’t buying the excuses.
The “merciless smackdown” has left viewers both relieved and furious — relieved he’s not getting off easy, but furious that he keeps trying to play the system. As one fan summed it up: “Nothing good can come from Josh Duggar — not now, not ever.”
