Duggar Brother Arrested for Child Molestation

0:00It's March 20th, let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Joseph Dugger, one of the 19 children from the reality TV family behind 19 kids and counting, faces child molestation charges. The 31-year-old was arrested this month in Arkansas over an alleged incident from 2020 during a family vacation in Florida. Officials charged him with lured and lascivious molestation of a girl under 12, plus lured conduct by someone 18 or older. This news hits close to home for the Duggers, whose TLC show ended in 2015 after scandals rocked the family. Oldest son Josh admitted as a teen to molesting sisters, letter got convicted in 2021 of possessing child pornography and is serving more. Then 12 years in federal prison. Family members expressed shock over Joseph's arrest. His sister Jill Dillard said they are heartbroken, strongly condemn abuse, back the rule of law, and pray for the young victim and her family to find. Strength and support.

1:00Joseph, a real estate agent, turned construction worker, married Kendra in 2017 and they have four young kids. Investigators say the girl's father confronted him, leading to a confession before police took him into custody. He's awaiting extradition to Bay County, Florida. With the Duggers pass under a spotlight from documentaries and books, this case adds fresh layers to their story of faith, family, and controversy.