Josh Duggar, Family Values Crusader and TV Star, Faces Child Pornography Charge

By Katherine Fung On 4/30/21 at 1:39 PM EDT

Josh Duggar from the reality television show 19 Kids and Counting is facing charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. On Friday, Duggar pleaded not guilty in federal court.

A federal indictment obtained by 40/29 News alleges that the 33-year-old knowingly received and possessed child pornography in May 2019. The material reportedly included images of minors under the age of 12.

Josh, the oldest of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 19 children, previously served as the executive director of the Family Research Council before sexual misconduct allegations were reported against the TV star.

Josh Duggar speaks during the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center on February 28, 2015 in National Harbor, Maryland. Duggar is facing charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. Kris Connor/Getty

Arkansas Judge Erin Wiedemann set a bond hearing for next week.

"Given the nature of the charges against him the court would likely require a third-party custodian that could live with him and would ensure compliance with the conditions of bond," Widermann said Friday, adding that Duggar would not be allowed around minors if he were to be released.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.