Duggar Arrested for Child Molestation

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Joseph Dugger, the 31-year-old former star of the TLC show, 19 Kids and Counting, faces serious charges for Lude and LeCivius, molestation of a girl under 12. The alleged incident happened back in 2020 during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. Authorities say he was booked into jail in Washington County, Arkansas and is awaiting extradition to Florida. The victim, who was nine at the time and is now 14, recently came forward to police in Arkansas. She described how Dugger asked her to sit on his lap and later next to him on a couch under a blanket. Officials confirmed the abuse took place in Bay County, leading to the arrest warrant. Meanwhile, Dugger's sister Jill Dugger-Dillard and her family shared a message on their blog. They condemned the abuse, backed the legal process, and expressed sympathy for the young victim and her family. They also offered prayers in support

1:00to Dugger's wife Kendra and their four young children during this tough time. This arrest hits the Dugger family hard, coming after scandals involving Joseph's older brother Josh. Josh admitted to molesting girls as a teen, which canceled their reality show in 2015. He later got 12 years in prison for child pornography in 2022 and remains behind bars until around 2032. Law enforcement continues to handle the case as Dugger awaits transfer, underscoring the lasting impact of these allegations on everyone involved.