Jana Duggar Speaks on Brother Joseph's Arrest

0:00On April 3rd, Jonna Duggard just spoke out about her brother Joseph's arrest for child abuse, calling it a total shock to the family. They had no clue until they hit the news. In her Facebook post, the 36-year-old said they're deeply saddened, heartbroken for the victim, a girl who was nine at the time, and there, praying for justice. Joseph got picked up in Arkansas on March 18th for an incident back in 2020 during a family trip to Panama City Beach, Florida. The now 14-year-old victim says he touched her inappropriately. He got extradited to Florida, pleaded not guilty, posted $600,000 bond, and now can't be alone with minors, even his own four. Kids, meanwhile, Joseph and his wife Kendra face charges in Arkansas too. Four counts each of endangering a minor's welfare and false imprisonment. Kendra, whose 27, turned herself in and bonded out. The couple heads back to court there later this month. Their dad, Jim Bob, wrote Joseph a letter from jail time, slamming his terrible decisions

1:03by saying, God forgives, and they love him. He warned of major consequences for years, compared it to King David's mess up in the Bible, and urged him to point others to Christ even behind bars. The duggers are rallying with prayers amid this family crisis, as Joseph's legal battles play out in two states. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.