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I must live a very sheltered life. Not only did I not know that taking pregnancy tests in public bathrooms happens frequently, it has never crossed my mind as occurring at all.

Is that an important consideration for her parents? Seems like you're expecting an awful lot when they're already concerned that she dresses properly, wears her hair the most pleasing way, eventually marries well and promptly begins birthing grandbabies to ensure they achieve an eyepopping amount to parade in front of any and everybody.

Recently had an interesting conversation regarding the unique challenges of taking the LSAT remotely under Covid provisions. If the bar is also being offered remotely and is accompanied by a similar list of security measures I'd have to imagine the failure rate could be higher than normal. As an example, imagine undertaking an academically rigorous exam while needing to maintain your head and face position within narrow confines of camera frame every single moment -- and that's only one of the measures being used to maintain security on the remote LSATs. Younger DD's Covid college semesters meant remote exams via software with security measures for monitoring and recording so that professors could go through them later as "proctors" as part of grading. Apparently it was discovered immediately that perfectly normal human behavior was triggering the software to flag every single students' account as suspected cheating, including sneezing, moving closer to the screen to read a question, needing to look down to the keyboard to type or moving lips while reading questions. Professors gave up because they were spending dozens of extra hours monitoring "cheating" that didn't exist.

Undeniably the perfect mate to the JB system that was designed to ensure he's in control in perpetuity, with the indentured servants/children rendered completely unable to pursue making their own way in the world, or even having the capacity to imagine they could possibly do so. Establishes the legacy and image of JB to forever loom large in the minds of his offspring.

Considering how much his smug face sets my teeth on edge AND makes me think he's very much in the mold of Josh, I do have to take note of the fact that JD and Abbie left their precious little girl with these two -- and that Jeb was the one who first noticed Gracie was calling for water. Neither one of those things would have been true about Josh. Hopefully those are some glimmers of positivity with a baby on the way, because in this family that can't be taken for granted.

The application for the warrant does have to spell out the reason for the search, which is discoverable to the defense team in trial prep.

No doubt the legal team put out instructions that any comments about the case will be issued solely by them. That's common in many cases that get any kind of media coverage, let alone one with guaranteed media coverage by virtue of a prior public profile. If it comes down to it post conviction or post conviction via plea, any potential of a future TV deal might require public acknowledgement of Josh's guilt by the family members involved in the project. That's easier to do if you haven't opened your mouth and asserted belief in his innocence previously. That information may have been given to the family through network connections, production company sources, legal connections, PR sources, etc.

I don't know Josh, but I do know that predators tend to develop keen instincts over time in service of satisfying their drive while protecting their own hides at all costs It seems his lead attorney is well-versed in these types of cases, so would no doubt be very familiar in dealing with these types of personalities. I would guess he's spoken very plainly to Josh and broken things down for him and talked to him on a level Josh has never experienced before. I can't see how Josh could avoid the realization he's swum out far beyond the home church, homeschool and JB Duggar, Inc boundaries and probably flailing desperately for any glimmer of self preservation.

Given the complexity of these types of cases a significant amount of money was likely paid upfront with contractual agreement in place. Courts are sticky about attorney withdrawals as cases are coming down to the wire for good reason -- left to their own whims defendants will use this as a stalling tactic. Attorneys are also generally careful about putting measures in place to secure their revenue stream. It's very likely JB has already bid a sad farewell to a significant amount of money for lawyers, investigators and experts. All of these professionals are aware they're dealing with people who stand accused as criminal defendants. They may be given the protection in court of being seen as innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn't extend to forcing the defense team to do their job and simply hope they'll get paid.

The reasoning in the article is entirely plausible. Bottom line, the only one who will make the call about going to trial or not, no matter what kind of pressure and advice will be given will be Josh. Smartest move is to follow precisely what his lead attorney recommends because it's the one place he's guaranteed to receive informed and knowledgeable counsel from someone with no other agenda than achieving the optimal outcome.

If it eases your mind at all it is very likely the Court will take into account the "father's" attitude about the older kids when making a decision regarding the best interest of the youngest. It would definitely be taken into account here. Good luck to your daughter with the custody issues and the kidney stones.

It washes her out.

Unfortunately you speak true.

Not only no masks, but even toting an extra potential Covid spreader or recipient along to film this very vitally necessary informational video.

JB has to be well aware that, despite his very best efforts for many, many years now, Josh has not and is not someone his tactics have been capable to bring to heel. He knows darn well that Josh is entirely capable of deceiving him, no matter how many measures JB puts in place. Even threatening to pull the financial support for the legal defense would pretty clearly be an empty threat, because Josh isn't unaware that JB's image and legacy are on the line right along with Josh's freedom. The sole person IMO who has any hold over Josh currently is his lead defense attorney, who has no doubt spelled things out for him in chilling detail -- and who is the only one with any ability to improve Josh's odds at all. If Josh is sharing anything with JB it's either what his lawyer has spoonfed him as free to share, or whatever nonsense Josh dreams up to pacify JB the emperor with no clothes. The great danger being that JB can be compelled to testify. It would be hella entertaining to watch JB get grilled on the stand and very confidently share some info that Josh confided in him because he's sure it exonerates him -- only to have it shredded as patently false under blistering cross examination by the prosecution. It will be interesting to see if this goes to trial, or if the brakes come on at the very last chance and they attempt to cut a deal. If they don't make any ground excluding evidence a plea becomes more and more likely to stem the bleeding.

An attorney worth their salt isn't going to be dumb enough to ignore this. To do so would open up not only ineffective assistance of counsel appellate issues, but grounds to pursue malpractice claims. From what I've heard about lead counsel on Josh's case and what I've seen watching criminal defense attorneys practice over the years is that, particularly among high profile/top dollar attorneys, they compose the tune the client dances to -- particularly when dealing with personalities with tendencies to control and manipulate, such as addicts and/or sexual predators. These attorneys are successful precisely because of their specific skillset and they don't suffer fools gladly and aren't even a little bit shy about bringing their own propensity to control the situation in service of their ultimate goal -- winning the case outright, or at the very least achieving the optimal outcome possible in the circumstances for their client. JB is limited to whatever crumbs he is able to bully out of Josh -- while Josh has no doubt received very no nonsense and intense instructions about keeping his mouth shut, period. Wouldn't be one bit surprised to find out that JB has been told in no uncertain terms to stay out of it and keep his mouth shut or risk the attorney walking away and washing his hands.

Process and procedure are quite often the primary focus of legal skirmishes, NOT facts and evidence. This is even more true in the appellate phases. That's precisely how Cosby was freed. When a defense attorney cannot overcome factual evidence the only option is to pull out all stops to either attack the process in the hopes of precluding the evidence from coming in altogether, or find another means to attack the technicalities of the entire procedure of a case as a whole, either pretrial, during trial -- or in worst case scenario post conviction. A defense attorney has a lot of road to cover before coming anywhere close to violating any rules or laws by zealously advocating on behalf of their client by the filing of a stream of motions, no matter how frivolous or nonsensical they seem from the perspective of common sense logic. Judges may even get ticked off, grumble, complain and threaten, but generally they put up with it in order not to open any space for appeal or reversal on some kind of technicality from a reviewing court simply on the basis of some type of ruling regarding an attorney's actions in the attempt to mount a strong defense. Appeals can be granted on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel if a showing is made that a defense attorney did not thoroughly present all options to the client or did not elect to take various potential actions in an effort to advocate for their client.

It shouldn't be forgotten that many predators escalate over time because their drive requires ever increasing "thrills" for satisfaction. Not uncommon for looks to eventually tempt to touches, etc. All the monsters should be regarded as scary.

The notion of empathy -- or of compassion, charity and many of the other positive attributes ironically haven't been truly led in the slightest by the stellar example of their (self proclaimed) parental units who claim to have given so much focus to helping their children follow the right path. The witness they actually demonstrated of caring for others and having a heart for others was nothing but a warped and empty display for public attention and acclaim. It would be remarkable for any of the 19 to actually embrace those positive attributes with sincerity and back it up with action after a lifetime of being taught those are only empty words.

She had the ultimate example growing up -- JB. She probably thinks Jeremy is simply more modern version.

But then what would onlookers say -- perhaps that JB was the great brains and talent that made the family successful and they can't manage without him? Seems entirely onbrand to me.

Ridiculous headline. Every criminal defendant has the right to see and hear all the evidence against them in the discovery process -- usually while criticizing the turnover as incomplete, the evidence as weak or incorrect, and the prosecution as wrong or biased and/or on a witch hunt. The headline is literally every criminal defense argument.

I'm sure they will be sure to focus on the truly important aspect -- the number. It is what gave them status in the first place.

Sounds like a genuine concern for life in the midst of a pandemic with a very contagious and dangerous variant lurking and waiting for an opportunity to spread. Is that encouraging life, or does that only apply to pregnancy centers?

The cult of JB, designed by JB, in service of JB, with the intention to boost the ego and preserve the ego of JB.