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Amy Duggar King Has become one of Cousin’s most outspoken critics Joseph Dugger after being arrested on child molestation charges.
Joseph was arrested on March 18, 2026, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor after a 14-year-old girl alleged Count on Alumnus who molested her in Florida in 2020. The victim told police that Joseph “eventually apologized for his behavior” and “the incident stopped.”
As far as Amy is concerned, Tell us weekly in a statement She was “sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry” by the accusations.
“My first thought is for the victim, a child who deserves to be safe and surrounded by people she can trust,” she said at the time. “The courage it took for her to come forward, especially after carrying such a heavy weight for so many years, cannot be overstated.”
Amy Duggar King was thrilled to learn that her cousin, Joseph Duggar’s wife, Kendra Duggar, was also arrested. “I don’t know what’s going on, our local news is saying there are more arrests,” a tearful Amy, 39, said in a video she shared on Friday, March 20 (…)
Two days after Joseph’s arrest, his wife Kendra DuggarHe was arrested on four counts of child endangerment that were unrelated to his misconduct charges. She was released on bail on March 20, 2026. Two weeks later, Joseph was extradited to Florida, where the alleged crime occurred, and entered a not guilty plea. He was released on $600,000 bail.
Keep scrolling to see more of what Amy had to say about the Joseph arrest scandal:
Amy Duggar reacts to Kendra Duggar’s arrest
Two days after Joseph Duggar was arrested, his wife Kendra Duggar was also arrested. Joseph and Kendra both face four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, second degree, and four counts of second degree unlawful imprisonment. Kendra was released on $1,470 bail the same day.
An insider revealed exclusively us Kendra’s arrest “had nothing to do with Joseph’s” child molestation case, but was the result of a subsequent family investigation.
Amy Duggar King initially offered to pray for Kendra, but later Her cousin changed direction after being arrested.
“I think it was a plot twist that no one saw coming,” Amy told TMZ. “When I made the (first) statement … it was just the information I was given at the time and believed to be true. Now that the information has changed and more information has come out, there are a lot of question marks now.”
When was the last time Amy Duggar spoke to Joseph Duggar?
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Provided by TLC/YouTubeIn an Instagram post, Amy Duggar King Revealing she didn’t “see or hear” From Joseph Dugger “Within about five years.”
“This doesn’t mean I stop loving him and wanting the best for him,” Amy wrote via her Instagram Stories in March 2026. “I don’t think people understand how much time I spent with them and countless hours filming. I grew up there (in his parents’ home).”
She added, “I don’t know Kendra that well, but I think they make a cute couple. I went to a ski resort with them once and bought some stuff with Kendra. (She has) such a sweet personality and (I) love her so much.”
When Amy learned of Joseph’s arrest, she texted Kendra.
“No reply,” she claimed. “That was before I knew she was arrested.”
Amy Duggar supports Joseph Duggar’s kids
Amy Duggar King shared a statement on Instagram in March 2026, revealing that she had ‘No idea’ where Joseph and Kendra’s four children are after her cousin was arrested.
“I just hope and pray that they are well taken care of and have someone holding them tight and keeping them safe,” she wrote at the time. “Sadly, I have never met them and they don’t know me. So I am a stranger to them.”
Amy Duggar feels ’emotionally exhausted’
Amy Duggar King initially took a break from social media after learning of Joseph Duggar’s arrest.
“Hey TikTok, it’s been a minute. I took a minute from the video and stuff because I didn’t really know what to say,” she said TikTok video on March 26, 2026. “I feel mentally exhausted from all this. It’s not my problem, I know it’s not…but my heart hurts. I know I’m not the only one.”
She continued, “Joe was the last person I expected. We all want answers right now… He’s in jail tonight. I can’t wrap my head around that.”
Multiple members of the Duggar family have reacted to the arrest of Joseph Duggar on child molestation charges. Joseph, who became famous with his family on the reality show 19 Kids and Counting, was taken into custody after being accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Amy Duggar slams Joseph Duggar’s jail phone call
Amy Duggar King has sharp criticism following the release of audio of a phone call with Joseph Duggar from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas.
At one point, Joseph told his wife, Kendra Duggar, that he had been “Spend a lot of time reading, uh, reading the Bible.” While in solitary confinement.
“The Bible is not a PR strategy,” Amy responded in an Instagram post. “You can read scripture day and night and still avoid the truth.”
When Joseph complained in a separate conversation about the lack of sleep in prison, Amy respond bluntly“Nobody cares. I bet the victim hasn’t slept in five years.”
Amy also Criticizes Joseph for calling Kendra ‘competent’ In another call, she said in a TikTok video, “Last time I checked, marriage is not a performance review and she is not your employee.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know has experienced child abuse, please call or text the Children’s Helpline: 1-800-422-4453.
