Duggar Scandal: Joseph Pleads Not Guilty

0:00It's April 19th, from Hollywood to your headphones. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the Story. Joseph Dugger, the seventh kid from the Big Dugger family, on that old reality show, 19 Kids and Counting, just pleaded not guilty to some heavy prejudices. The 31-year-old is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl back in 2020 during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. He and his wife Kendra also faced counts in Arkansas for endangering a minor and false imprisonment. They built a quiet life together after meeting as teens at church, according with their dads okay, and tying the knot back in September of 2017. In five quick years, they had four kids, Garrett, Addison, Brooklyn, and Justice, sharing sweet family posts until things went dark around late, 2021. Families rallying hard through the mess. Kendra's folks, Paul and Christina Caldwell, voiced love for their daughter and grandkids

1:00while backing the alleged victim. Joseph's parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, called themselves heartbroken, but focused on supporting Kendra and the little ones. In jail calls from late March, Kendri leaned on faith, telling Joseph they're taking it one day at a time amid her health struggles and packing up their home. He mentioned her past issues, calling her strength a miracle, while sister-in-law Anna reached out too. Now Joseph's out on the $600,000 bond after a couple weeks locked up, back with Kendra and Arkansas as they wait on court dates. Families stay tight, disappointment mixed with love, eyes on whatever comes next.