Duggar Brother Faces Child Molestation Charges

0:00On April 3rd, Joseph Dugger, the 31-year-old former star from 19 Kids and Counting, is facing serious child molestation charges stemming. From an alleged incident back in 2020, prosecutors say he molested a nine-year-old girl during a family vacation in Panama City, Florida. He got arrested on March 18th in Arkansas after the now 14-year-old victim came forward. The case hit close to home for the Dugger family, especially with Joseph's older brother Josh, already serving a 12-year sentence for child, pornography possession. Josh had been held in the same Washington County jail back in 2021, which factored into some family advice down the line. Right after Joseph's arrest, his sister-in-law, Anna Dugger, Josh's wife, reached out with support via email on March 21st. She offered prayers, sent money for commissary and phone calls to his wife, Kendra, and shared tips on staying safe in the facility, drawing from her. Even experiences, Joseph got released on March 31st after posting a $600,000 bond.

1:04He pleaded not guilty in court and heads back on April 20th. Meanwhile, Kendra faced arrest two days after him on separate charges. They're both hit with four counts each of endangering minors and false. imprisonment Joseph admitted the actions to detectives and the victim's father before his arrest, and as this legal battle unfolds, the family support shows no. As a fading, while the court process moves forward, stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.