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Caldwell Family Statement/Josh Duggar's Attempt to Get a New Trial (Duggar Update)
In this episode, we discuss Josh Duggar's attempt to vacate his conviction and secure a new trial based on the theory that Caleb William was the guilty party in his crime. We discuss his issues with filing deadlines, as well as how quickly Josh's sentence has gone by.
We also discuss the statement released by the Caldwell Family regarding Joe Duggar's alleged crimes, what this says about their current situation and their relationship with Kendra.
Sadie also talks about Pete Hegseth and the Pulp Fiction fake bible quote.
The Patreon extended version of this episode includes Sadie recording a parody of the 2014 Michelle Duggar robocall in which Michelle Duggar fearmongered about trans people in bathrooms.
Sources for this episode are on this Patreon post (The text of this post is NOT paywalled)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/156103157
00:00 - Intro:
04:16 - A correction and a clarification
07:05 - WE DO NOT SPECULATE OR IDENTIFY THE VICTIM
15:27 - Josh Duggar is trying to get out of prison (AGAIN)
23:58 - Prison Mailbox rule
29:35 - The timing is impeccable and Jack Schaap
34:09 - Josh's sentence is FLYING by
38:14 - Pete Hegseth and the Pulp Fiction "Bible" Quote
46:56 - Caldwell Family Statement
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