Josh Duggar moved into 'honor dorms' with special privileges at Dallas prison despite being ineligible
DALLAS, TEXAS: Josh Duggar, former star of '19 Kids and Counting', has reportedly been moved to a newly remodeled prison dormitory, complete with upgraded amenities and "special privileges", despite not meeting all the required qualifications.
Duggar, 36, is currently serving a 151-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Seagoville in Dallas, Texas, for grave criminal charges, as reported by In Touch Weekly.
Josh Duggar moved to 'honor dorms' and receiving 'special treatment'
According to an insider who spoke with The US Sun on September 27, Duggar’s dormitory, referred to as Dorm 6, has undergone recent renovations, including freshly painted walls and even the addition of flowers.
The insider revealed that Dorm 6 has been reclassified as an "honors dorm," which typically comes with "special privileges" not available to the general inmate population.
These privileges reportedly include access to washers, dryers, microwaves, and other building improvements.
The source further claimed that Duggar is receiving "special treatment" as part of his stay in the remodeled dormitory.
In order to be housed in an honors dorm, inmates are typically required to meet certain criteria, including maintaining a clean disciplinary record, having a job within the facility, and signing a code of conduct agreement.
However, the source alleged that Duggar has not met all these requirements but has still been allowed to remain in the upgraded dormitory.
The insider told The US Sun, "Josh apparently doesn't work, but he is getting a degree, and they’re counting that as an exception so he can stay."
They also mentioned that Duggar’s previous time spent in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) a couple of years ago should have disqualified him from the honors dorm, but the facility waived that rule in his case.
In the months following his sentencing, Duggar’s legal team has attempted several appeals to overturn the conviction.
They initially filed a motion seeking a new trial on the grounds of suppressing incriminating statements Duggar made to federal authorities during his investigation. However, in October 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the conviction.
Duggar's last-ditch effort came in June when his legal team petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear his case. The Supreme Court ultimately declined, leaving Duggar with no further avenues for appeal.
"He is out of options," an insider close to Duggar told In Touch in July. "He’s blaming everyone but himself for the Supreme Court’s decision not to overturn his conviction."
The source also suggested that Duggar is now considering writing a tell-all book about his life, legal battles, and time in prison.
Josh Duggar's alleged special treatment in prison sparks reactions online
The news of Duggar’s alleged special treatment in prison sparked flurry of reactions across social media.
One person remarked, "I am surprised he hasn't been attacked in prison yet because men there hate child molesters."
Another said, "While he's vowing to 'get even', perhaps he should start praying nobody decides to 'get even' with him for any of his actions or behaviors. He's sitting on a pretty high horse."
"Even if he writes it so says anyone would want to pay him any money to publish it ? No publisher wants to be connected to a convict I would assume," wrote one person.
Another added, "The silver lining for him is that he is finally getting a half decent education for the first time in his life." One individual wrote, "Why is this total loser getting any print?"
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