The court did not comment on the decision.

Each count carried a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Prosecutors argued Duggar had a deep-seated, pervasive and violent sexual interest in children.

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Josh Duggar in booking photoWashington County Police Department

After being released, the former19 Kids and Countingstar was given mandated supervision for 20 years.

He will not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with any children, including his own.

A spin-off focused just on the kids calledCounting Onwascanceledby TLC after Duggars arrest.

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