Duggar Family Member Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

0:00What's up? I'm Cory with the story, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Joseph Dugger, the 31-year-old from the famous Dugger family, was arrested on March 18 on child molestation charges. The accusation stemmed from an incident back in 2020 during a vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. Officials charged him with lured and lascivious acts against a girl under 12 years old. He was booked into jail in Washington County, Arkansas, with his mug shot released the next day. The case involves him allegedly asking a nine-year-old girl to sit on his lap, then later on a couch under a blanket where he touched her, inappropriately, on her thighs and genitals. Dugger comes from a large family once featured on reality TV, though they're off the air now. He and his wife Kendra, married since 2017, have four young children. Just last month, he appeared happy in his sister, Joseph's social media video, recapping their Christmas costume party. The arrest came after the now 14-year-old victim shared details in a forensic interview about past abuse.

1:03Reports say Dugger admitted his actions to the girl's father and local detectives before the incident stopped. Meanwhile, the family continues posting about gatherings, but this news has shocked many followers. His legal situation is ongoing, as authorities handle the serious allegations from years ago. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Lay back, press play, and disappear into what you're listening to. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com