Josh Duggar’s Hunger Strike Over Recreation Ban.
Josh Duggar’s federal prison dorm at FCI Seagoville in Texas allegedly staged a hunger strike after recreational time was suspended as a punishment for contraband, according to The U.S. Sun.
Prisoners Protest Loss of Recreation Time
On Tuesday, March 11, an inside source revealed that the interim warden had indefinitely shut down outdoor recreation for all inmates as a mass punishment for contraband violations.
“They’ve been shaking down all of the dorms and not letting people outside, it’s not good,” the source said.
The insider also claimed that two dorms, including Josh Duggar’s, launched a hunger strike on Monday morning in response to the ban.
“The two dorms, which hold several hundred inmates, didn’t go to chow. They’re not eating until they get rec back.”
However, a representative from FCI Seagoville denied these claims saying: “There are no restrictions to inmate recreation, and no inmates currently refusing to eat.”
Inside Josh Duggar’s Life in Federal Prison
Duggar, 37, began serving his 151-month sentence in June 2022 after being convicted on child pornography charges.
Originally set for release in August 2032, Duggar’s sentence was extended by two months to October 2032 after he was allegedly caught with a contraband cell phone in February 2023. Anna Duggar, 36, made her first public appearance in more than two years as she visited her husband, Josh Duggar, 36, in prison on December 13, 2024
At FCI Seagoville, inmates typically have twice-daily access to outdoor recreation, which includes:
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Basketball courts
- A running track
- Horseshoes
Prisoners also receive three daily meals and have access to a commissary, where they can purchase snacks, candy bars, and additional food items.
FCI Seagoville in Texas
Duggar’s Family Reportedly Supports His Prison Luxuries
In November 2024, Duggar was spotted in the prison yard wearing designer sunglasses and sneakers. A source later claimed his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, have been financially supporting him while behind bars.
“Josh has been rescued by his folks so many times, and he probably thinks he deserves the finer things,” an insider revealed on December 17, 2024.
“Jim Bob and Michelle are sick with worry, and Josh is guilting them into sending him cash so he can buy luxuries that would otherwise be unavailable to him.”
What Josh Duggar Ate for Thanksgiving in Prison
For his third Thanksgiving behind bars, Duggar received a holiday meal from the prison kitchen in November 2024.
The Thanksgiving Menu Included:
- Roasted turkey & glazed ham (or vegetarian lasagna)
- Cornbread dressing with turkey gravy
- Sweet potato casserole & green bean casserole
- Cranberry sauce & dinner rolls
- Assorted pies for dessert
Despite reports of a hunger strike, Duggar continues to have access to meals, commissary items, and prison privileges—though his recreation time remains uncertain.
Who is Josh Duggar?
Josh Duggar is a former reality TV star known for appearing on 19 Kids and Counting, a TLC show about the Duggar family. He was convicted in 2021 on child pornography charges and is currently serving a 151-month sentence at FCI Seagoville, a federal prison in Texas.
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