Duggar Brother Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story, with Durham News Today, your city, your news, every day. Joseph Garrett Dugger's mugshot is now public after his arrest on child molestation charges. The 31-year-old appears somber and bearded in the photo, wearing a dark gray t-shirt. Police list him as five feet nine inches tall and weighing 206 pounds. The charges stem from an incident in 2020 during a family trip to Panama City Beach, Florida. Authorities say Dugger asked the girl under 12 to sit on his lap and touched her inappropriately under a blanket. He apologized at the time and things stopped until her father confronted him this week. Dugger admitted the actions to both the father and detectives. This comes from a family long in the spotlight for their conservative lifestyle on the reality show 19 Kids and Counting. Viewers tuned in for years, but scandals have marked their story. His older brother, Josh, faced similar issues as a teen, molesting girls including sisters, and later got convicted on child pornography charges. Josh is serving over 12 years in prison right now.

1:05Meanwhile, Joseph is married with four young kids and awaits extradition to Bay County for these new charges. The case highlights ongoing issues in the family, drawing fresh attention to their past. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you're listening to, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLOW.com.