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Joy Anna Duggerhusband, Austin Forsythsent his brother-in-law Joseph Dugger A letter of support after Joseph was arrested for child molestation
“I want you to know I love you,” Austin, 32, wrote in the obtained email. US Weekly Joseph during his stay at the Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas. “Jesus loves you and keeps drawing you closer to Him.”
Joseph is arrested On March 18, he was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct, indecent assault on a victim under 12 years of age and lewd and lascivious conduct on a person over 18 years of age. He pleads not guilty.
A 14-year-old victim reported to Arkansas police that 31-year-old Joseph molested her during a vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020 when she was 9 years old.
Four additional counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree unlawful imprisonment were filed against Joseph and his wife. Kendra Duggara completely separate charge against Arkansas.
Austin insisted in an email to Joseph that he was not prepared to discuss the details of his brother-in-law’s legal case.
“I do not wish to discuss your issues through these communications. You simply need to speak with your attorney,” Austin wrote to Joseph. “Please know that despite man’s sin, God still works for the good of man.”
He continued, “I praise God that we have begun to grow closer to you over the past year and a half. He knows Kendra needs help. We will and we are helping her!”
austin wife joy anna initially broke her silence On March 26, her brother was arrested.

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Provided by YouTube/TLC“What is happening about my brother is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “My heart goes out to the victims and I am devastated by the pain and harm caused.”
Joy-Anna, 28, added, “I’ve been feeling really bad this week and need time to process it… thank you for your prayers.”
Austin wasn’t the only member of the Dugger family to reach out to Joseph in prison. Joseph discusses his prison workout routine and potential legal strategies with his wife Kendra Make multiple calls Released in recent weeks.
Joseph also Receive support emails from his brother Josh Duggerwife Anna Dugger. Josh, 38, is currently serving a 151-month sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography in 2022. (Josh maintains his innocence.)
On March 21, Anna, 37, wrote to Joseph, 31, “We are praying for you. We love you and any way we can help, please let us know. I think I put some money in your book. I don’t remember how phone calls and video calls work.”
She continued, “If I can help arrange everything, please let me know so you can call and talk to Kendra. Remember, don’t talk about anything legal unless you have an attorney. Everything said in these messages, phone calls, and video chats will be recorded and turned over to prosecutors.”
On March 31, Joseph was extradited from the Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas to the Bay County Jail in Florida ahead of his upcoming trial.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact National Sexual Assault Hotline Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, please call or text Children’s Helpline Phone: 1-800-422-4453.