Joseph Duggar Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

0:00Today is March 19th. Here's what's trending in entertainment. Joseph Dugger, the 31-year-old former star of 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested on March 18th in Tantytown, Arkansas, on child. Malestation Charges The charges stem from an incident in 2020 during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, where he allegedly made an appropriate contact with a 9-year-old girl. His mugshot shows him looking serious with a beard, and he's now held in a Washington County jail awaiting extradition. Investigators say Dugger admitted to the actions the day before his arrest during a talk with the victim's father and questions from local police. He faces felony counts in Florida for lewd behavior with a child under 12, which could mean up to life in prison if convicted. This comes after his older brother Josh Dugger's 2021 conviction for trial pornography, landing him a 12-and-a-half-year sentence. The family's reality show ended years ago amid scandals, including Josh's teenage molestations of sisters and later infidelity admissions.

1:03Joseph has been married to Kendre Caldwell since 2017, and they have three young children. The couple stepped back from social media after Josh's case, but had shared family updates online before. Meanwhile, a 2023 docu-series renewed attention on the Dugger's strict religious background and abuse claims. The parents still live on their big property in Tantytown, and stay involved locally. This DNA story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, s-o-l-i-soli-pilo.com.