Josh Duggar Defense Attys want to bar previous molestation confession, citing religion

[tulipsandroses]

SNIP——-
When the report emerged in court this week, Jim Bob to protested, “I’m not gonna allow it! Are you gonna allow for that?” To which Judge Timothy L. Brooks reminded him that has a witness he had no right to object.


Josh’s attorneys have argued that neither of his previous confessions, nor Jim Bob Duggar or Bobbye Holt’s testimony, should be allowed into the trial citing religious privilege. The defense argues that because Jim Bob Duggar and Jim Holt were church elders at the time Josh confessed,they should be protected as a type of religious confession.

Judge Books, for his part, seemed skeptical of the argument, pointing out that allegations of child molestation are not protected by a religious exemption and must be reported to the law. He also observed that Bobbye Holt held no position within the church, calling into question the “religious confession” argument.

https://www.queerty.com/josh-duggars-child-porn-trial-kicks-off-testimony-disturbing-anyone-expected-20211130

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1. Side note to Jim Bob

That guy in the black robe sitting behind the big desk? The one everyone stands to honor when he comes into the courtroom? He's the judge. He's the one who allows or prohibits stuff. Your job, as a witness, is to answer questions. We clear on that, you irresponsible lunatic?

[North Shore Chicago]

2. Convict this perv!

Throw away the key, counseling at no charge for the many he molested.

Let's get on with this! He has a good political career ahead of him in Arkansas, he has to put food on the table for his 66 kids.

[panader0]

3. So they're Catholic?

What BS. Anybody can claim anything anymore.
Lawyer/client privilege
Doctor/patient privilege
Priest/confessor privilege
Husband/wife privilege
Mechanic/auto owner privilege
Buddy/buddy privilege
Oh yeah--Executive privilege

[dsc]

6. It doesn't just apply to Catholics

but that said, they have a big problem here in that not only was the person not a church official or have a church position, the penitent told other people.

[viva la]

4. His idiot wife just gave birth again

To their 7th child.
He's not allowed to be alone with his kids.
https://people.com/tv/anna-duggar-announces-birth-7th-baby-ahead-of-josh-duggar-child-porn-trial/

[malaise]

5. These people are sick

Throw away the keys