(CW: Child Sex Abuse) Josh & Anna 29: Left with Nothing but a Flip Phone Full of Shame

[JenniferJuniper]

5 minutes ago, Hera said:

I realize this is by no means the biggest reveal here, but holy shit. This idiot used his *bank account password* to download *CSA/CP* and I can’t even. 

Actually, I think it is kind of a big reveal.  Pretty much takes the "it must have been the nameless Mexican homeless guy who minds the store for me when I go on my three times a day Chick-fil-A trips" off the table. 

[llucie]

4 minutes ago, SPHASH said:

Question.  Did Caleb Williams ever work at the car lot.  Is so I can see Josh trying to blame him.

Caleb was arrested in 2018, so he couldnt be working there in may 2019 downloading anything.

[sableduck]

By the way—for all the people who are dealing with some level of retraumatization from this, whether from abuse or growing up/being involved this particular cult or similar fundamentalism—I see you and your pain is valid.  This is hard stuff. 

[blackkatya]

13 minutes ago, Hera said:

I realize this is by no means the biggest reveal here, but holy shit. This idiot used his *bank account password* to download *CSA/CP* and I can’t even. 

I'm still stuck on the Feds showing up to search the car lot and him going "Why, did someone download CP?"

[Nutella Ace]

So do any of the legal experts know if the fact that the judge was willing to allow Josh's teenage sexual abuse actions to be weighed into consideration for this bail hearing means that it will also be considered in the final sentencing and potentially result in a slightly higher sentence than the 3-4 years that have been thrown around as averages for plea bargains for similar charges? 

[QuiverFullOfCondoms]

1 minute ago, blackkatya said:

I'm still stuck on the Feds showing up to search the car lot and him going "Why, did someone download CP?"

“You got me, I did it!”

[They call me madre]

9 minutes ago, luv2laugh said:

I'm so comforted by the fact that Anna is the court's supervisor. Now I can sleep well tonight.  The Rebers and Anna "got this" covered.

Right?   What the actual F$&k?  

[QuiverFullOfCondoms]

1 minute ago, Nutella Ace said:

So do any of the legal experts know if the fact that the judge was willing to allow Josh's teenage sexual abuse actions to be weighed into consideration for this bail hearing means that it will also be considered in the final sentencing and potentially result in a slightly higher sentence than the 3-4 years that have been thrown around as averages for plea bargains for similar charges? 

It can definitely be considered at sentencing.

[BernRul]

Apologies if this was addressed during my catch up,  but I heard that Josh tried to blame the CSA images on his brother. Can anyone confirm that? 

His brother who worked at the car lot was Josiah right? So he was totally okay with ruining Josiah's life? Josiah, who used to look up to Josh when he was little? 

Josh is a straight up sociopath. I used to think he cared about his family but evidently not if he could screw over his little brother like that.

 

[Not that josh's mom]

1 hour ago, snickerz said:

I hope Anna was at the hearing. And all the others going forward. If she's going to "stand by her man" she needs to hear every disgusting detail and not be "shielded" from it. I also hope that Jill tells her sisters and Anna how helpful (real) therapy has been for her and that at least some of them give it a try.

And JB and Michelle too!

[CinnaJen]

3 minutes ago, BernRul said:

Apologies if this was addressed during my catch up,  but I heard that Josh tried to blame the CSA images on his brother. Can anyone confirm that? 

His brother who worked at the car lot was Josiah right? So he was totally okay with ruining Josiah's life? Josiah, who used to look up to Josh when he was little? 

Josh is a straight up sociopath. I used to think he cared about his family but evidently not if he could screw over his little brother like that.

 

I hadn’t read that-ugh that disgusts me and makes me so sad for Josiah. 

[Hera]

10 minutes ago, blackkatya said:

I'm still stuck on the Feds showing up to search the car lot and him going "Why, did someone download CP?"

Also this!  I have to assume the FBI agents were astounded by and grateful for the straight up stupidity.  Especially when the criminal is such a blatant sack of shit. Must be nice to know you’ve got another one in the bag - and Josh is D.O.N.E. done here.

Edited May 6, 2021 by Hera

[blackkatya]

3 minutes ago, BernRul said:

Apologies if this was addressed during my catch up,  but I heard that Josh tried to blame the CSA images on his brother. Can anyone confirm that? 

His brother who worked at the car lot was Josiah right? So he was totally okay with ruining Josiah's life? Josiah, who used to look up to Josh when he was little? 

Josh is a straight up sociopath. I used to think he cared about his family but evidently not if he could screw over his little brother like that.

 

He told law enforcement when being questioned that other family members had access to the computer, yes.

[BernRul]

I've always been into true crime, never shied away from the details, but hearing the description of Josh's  crimes is making me hold my newborn tatertot extra close. How someone with kids of their own can get off on other kids' abuse is beyond me.

[libgirl2]

4 minutes ago, BernRul said:

Apologies if this was addressed during my catch up,  but I heard that Josh tried to blame the CSA images on his brother. Can anyone confirm that? 

His brother who worked at the car lot was Josiah right? So he was totally okay with ruining Josiah's life? Josiah, who used to look up to Josh when he was little? 

Josh is a straight up sociopath. I used to think he cared about his family but evidently not if he could screw over his little brother like that.

 

That might be why Josiah has been quiet lately. Maybe he was questioned? He and Lauren might have decided to lay low and get off the circus train. 

[Chickenbutt]

To any lawyer here...could Josh's question "Why? Did someone download CP?" be considered an spontaneous or excited utterance?

[SnarkyLawyer]

10 minutes ago, blackkatya said:

I'm still stuck on the Feds showing up to search the car lot and him going "Why, did someone download CP?"

If the charges weren't so serious, I would have hit the laugh emoji.

[IHeartHoney]

1 hour ago, rexasaurus_nirb said:

Also how are they going to make sure he is not exposed to minors at Church since it seems like he is allowed to go to Church? So many thoughts on all of this. 

My guess is that this would simply allow him to attend certain things like men's ministry, men's Bible studies, or counseling during hours when the congregation isn't present. 

2 minutes ago, SnarkyLawyer said:

If the charges weren't so serious, I would have hit the laugh emoji.

He is a certified idiot. I mean I'm glad he is, it will make him easier to take down. But what a doofus. 

[GlitterJam]

14 minutes ago, blackkatya said:

I'm still stuck on the Feds showing up to search the car lot and him going "Why, did someone download CP?"

"WhO cOuLd ThAt HaVe BeEn?"

[Satan'sFortress]

I wonder how Anna will explain to the Ms why daddy is living with the Rebers? And why he isn't allowed to see his little sisters/nieces/nephews? I mean if she thinks he is innocent?

[frugalitymom]

On another local news site it stated he has to have the probation officer’s permission to leave his custodians home. 

Edited May 6, 2021 by frugalitymom

[OrchidBlossom]

28 minutes ago, Bipolardanicats said:

 As a cuteness break here's a picture I took today of my Halloween babies. Miso with his little brother Nori.

Ginger and the Void! My fave superhero duo!

13 minutes ago, Chickenbutt said:

To any lawyer here...could Josh's question "Why? Did someone download CP?" be considered an spontaneous or excited utterance?

I mean, it's a party admission so it's not hearsay, if that's what you're saying.

[nelliebelle1197]

1 hour ago, browncoatslytherin said:

same here. and yet so many others sit in jail for far, *far* lesser crimes. it's ridiculous. it's sad. it's a thousand other adjectives i can't even process right now.

for tonight, i'm breaking my no-meat-in-2021 rule and getting arby's. i think this calls for it.

My late BFF David and I used to get multiple beef and cheddars and binge watch 90210. He died in his sleep recently. After fighting HIV successfully for 25 years, he could not find it in him to fight cancer. 

 

Some things call for a beef and cheddar with extra Arby’s sauce.

[Bipolardanicats]

2 minutes ago, OrchidBlossom said:

Ginger and the Void! My fave superhero duo!

I shall add that to their list of nicknames. ^_^

[OrchidBlossom]

Just now, Bipolardanicats said:

I shall add that to their list of nicknames. ^_^

I am HONORED