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Joseph Dugger talking after his brother Josh Dugger Admitted sexually abusing five girls, including members of his own family.
News broke on Wednesday, March 18, that Joseph, 31 Accused of lewd and lascivious conduct Involving the molestation of a victim under the age of 12 and the commission of lewd and lascivious acts by a person 18 years of age or older.
According to a press release from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, a detective with the Tondetown Police Department in Arkansas contacted investigators regarding reports of past sexual abuse. One alleged 14-year-old victim recalled several incidents involving Joseph in 2020, when she was 9 years old. Joseph Currently awaiting extradition To Bay County.
A few years ago, Joseph condemned Josh’s behavior after the now 38-year-old Dugger brother was accused of molesting five girls (four of whom were his sisters) when they were teenagers.
TLC’s reality show Counting On chronicles Joseph Duggar’s courtship with his wife, Kendra Duggar, years before he was arrested on suspicion of child molestation. Joseph was arrested by Tontitown, Arkansas police on March 18, 2026 after the 19 Kids and Counting alum allegedly sexually abused a 9-year-old girl during a family trip to Florida(…)
“Whenever the person you respect the most is willing to stand up and preach what we believe as Christians, about being faithful to your wife, you never think about that person being involved,” Joseph said on a 2015 episode of Counting On.
Joseph then expressed shock to Josh “Living such a secret life,” adding, “It breaks my heart. “
Reality TV fans were introduced to the Duggar family in 2008 with the premiere of TLC. 19 Kids and Counting. Performance follows jim bob and Michelle DuggerJosh had a large family and a conservative lifestyle, but TLC canceled the show after Josh admitted to sexual harassment. Spinoff Counting On was subsequently canceled in 2021 after Josh was arrested on child pornography charges. He was later convicted of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Josh initially apologized in 2015 after being accused of molestation. He revealed he had previously sought counseling for “wrong behavior” as a teenager.
“Twelve years ago, as a teenager, I committed an inexcusable act for which I am deeply sorry and deeply regretful,” he wrote via his family’s Facebook account at the time. “I hurt others, including my family and close friends.”
Months later, hackers released data stolen from Ashley Madison’s website, leading Josh to admit he had been unfaithful to his wife, Anna Dugger, after his account was exposed.
The next generation of Duggars has arrived, and more are about to be born – because 19 kids and counting isn’t enough. It all started when Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar tied the knot in 1984 and started a family four years later. Since Josh’s birth in 1988, the couple has welcomed twins John-David (…)
Josh wrote via his family’s website in 2015: “I was 14 to 15 The actions that occurred when I was young brought hurt and shame to my family, close friends, and fans of our show, and now I have broken their trust again. “While I have publicly stated that I am fighting against immorality in our country over the past few years, I have hidden my personal failures. We have the freedom to choose to act, but we cannot. I deeply regret the harm I have caused, and I ask that you forgive me for praying for my beloved wife Anna and our family during this time.”
Josh and Anna Stay married and expand Their family has seven children. After Josh was arrested in 2021, he pleaded not guilty and was later sentenced to 151 months in prison, which he is still serving.
Meanwhile, Joseph Currently married to his wife Kendra Duggar. The couple married in 2017 and have four children: sons Garrett and Justus, and daughters Addison Renee and Brooklyn.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
