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It isn’t easy to be a Duggar.
Every time that Josh tries to weasel out of his conviction and sentence, he only renews what Jill calls an “awkward” conversation.
Yes, she’s talking about it.
Specifically, Jill is calling Josh’s scandal and trial a “crazy season” of her family’s lives.
Yes, she’s talking about it
On the Wednesday, January 21 episode of The Jinger & Jeremy podcast, Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard addressed a rare topic.
“I would say I’m a lot stronger now as a person and an individual,” 34-year-old Jill assessed.
Even so, she admitted that she feels that she has not yet “arrived” fully in life.
However, Jill emphasized that she is “on a path toward growth” despite some major hurdles.
“When you’re young and carefree — not that we’re old — but when you’ve lived life and life throws hard things at you, you can live with hope for the future, but some apprehension,” Jill expressed.
Briefly, Jill then referred to the 2021 trial of her disgraced brother, Josh.
Josh was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
“We did the whole law school thing together as a family,” Jill characterized.
She referred to that time as “a crazy season for the entire Duggar family, as well.” (Evangelicals and especially fundamentalists sometimes use “season” to refer to a period in their lives)
Jill acknowledged: “That was a very interesting parallel to the career [Derick] ended up jumping into.”
Derick quit his job as an attorney, but he learned a lot at that trial
“On a professional note, it was very informative to go to Josh’s trial,” Derick observed.
Jill admitted that “it’s always awkward to talk about” Josh’s arrest, trial, and the scandal that (finally) ended their family’s reality TV careers.
But Jeremy was quick to chime in, noting that it’s a “real” part of their extended family’s story.
That is true.
Some families have skeletons in their closets that never see the light of day. Some of the evils of the Duggar family are more famous than the family itself.
Any family would struggle with having a relative who commits a crime as heinous as downloading photos and video of young girls being sexually abused.
It is nothing short of evil — and societal condemnation is widespread for this sort of crime.
However, there are added complexities for the Duggar family — particularly for Josh’s sisters. Particularly for his victims.
First, for years, Josh’s sisters were pressured — primarily by their parents — to give Josh forgiveness. In a cult where victim-blaming is baked into theology, men get nearly unlimited second-chances.
And then there were the seemingly sincere beliefs expressed by certain Duggars, from Josh’s wife to at least one of the brothers, that the trial was a conspiracy — political or (literally) demonic.
When you believe that a trial is actually spiritual warfare, you’re not seeing it like the rest of the world sees it
In some cases, they believed that outside forces were attacking their family, rather than simply bringing one predator to justice.
That doesn’t mean that every member of the family was on the same page.
Some knew first-hand just how evil and depraved Josh is — and how deep in denial their parents seemed to be.
So, yes, it would be “always awkward” for Jill to speak about her brother’s disgrace and the media circus that surrounded his trial.
On the bright side, Josh is rotting in prison where he belongs. That doesn’t fix all of the problems in the world — just one.
Jill Duggar Actually Discusses Josh’s Trial & Scandal was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of sports.
Former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson has reportedly passed away.
He was just 55 years old.
News of Johnson’s death comes courtesy of a report from TMZ.
The outlet says that multiple members of Johnson’s family, including his son, have confirmed his passing on social media.
No cause of death has been given, but there’s reason to believe that Johnson’s passing was sudden.
Born in Southern California in 1970, Johnson began his college career at Los Angeles Harbor College before transferring to Texas Southern.
He drafted by New England Patriots took Johnson with the 86th selection in the 1993 NFL Draft, but the team released him before the season began.
Johnson battled back, playing for practice squads of multiple teams before making his professional debut with the Eagles in 1995.
In 11 games, the 305-pound lineman tallied six sacks, 19 tackles, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Despite his impressive performance in his first season, Johnson’s NFL career would prove to be a short one.
He played his final game for the Oakland Raiders in 1997.
Johnson played 15 games for the Raiders but was released in March of 1998.
He went on to play several seasons in the Arena Football League, winning a league championship with the Orlando Predators in his first year in the league.
The following year, Johnson recorded the most impressive stats of his career, but the Predators went on to lose in the Arena Bowl.
Johnson signed with the Los Angeles Avengers the following year, but he was placed on injured reserve early in the season, and he retired from football shortly thereafter.
Across social media, numerous friends and fans have paid tribute to a player whose resilience and tenacity made him a fan favorite during his brief career.
Our condolences go out to Kevin Johnson’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Kevin Johnson Cause of Death: Former Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle Was 55 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Jon Pardi has made a habit of turning stories about boots into hits. He did it with “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots,” and now, a decade later, his latest boots-themed track, “Boots Off,” is doing it again. The lively, line-dancing-ready song from his album HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD (MCA) was just named among the most added songs at country radio.
Co-written by Pardi, Luke Laird and Wyatt McCubbin, the late-night track features a flirtatious energy as the multi-platinum hitmaker narrates a night out with his woman. Between the driving, up-tempo rhythms and honkytonk sound that’s built for the dance floor, Pardi captures the thrill of a Friday night that starts with drinks and dancing and quickly turns into a playful, steamy romance.
His rugged vocals and the song’s seductive imagery perfectly come together to showcase a night that promises more than just a “pretty good chance” for romance.
“’Cause we drank our last drink, danced our last dance’/ There’s a whole lot more than a pretty good chance/ We’ll be loving ’til the sun comes up/ When my blue-jean baby starts to come undone,” he sings with an urgency in his voice, “No, I can’t get my boots off quick enough/ No, I can’t get my boots off quick enough.”
Speaking to his label, the California native shared that the story behind “Boots Off” was inspired by a real-life moment he has with his wife, Summer after a show one night.
“Boots Off is about, well, you know, kind of self-explanatory, but it’s out of fun night, you know, and it all kind of started when I had trouble getting my boots off, like after a show, you know, get a little sweaty, you got to get them off and you know, you got that sexy wife like Summer and you know, you’re getting ready,” he shared.
He admits that the song was written with pure fun in mind as he leans into its flirty energy and dance-floor appeal.
“Come home and you’re struggling to get your boots off, could be a problem. And that’s where this whole kind of funny, you know, can’t get my boots off quick enough to go for round two at the nighttime.”
The swagger-filled single appears on HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD, a 17-track collection that dropped last April and marked a new and fresh sound in his career. Throughout the project, listeners will find a noticeable shift in tone and storytelling that evolved from Jon Pardi becoming a dad. As a result, he naturally found himself catering to a more mature sound but still made sure to keep a few late-night favorites in the mix.
Pardi’s calendar is filling up fast as he gears up for a busy stretch of live shows across the U.S. and the U.K,, including major festival appearances throughout the year. His next performance is set for February 21 at the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event in Worcester, Massachusetts, with additional festival dates rolling out through the summer months.
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