Several members of the Duggar family are reacting with shock and anger after Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges. Joseph's brother Jason Duggar and his wife Maddie were among the latest family members to speak out, sharing a statement on Instagram.
They expressed their disgust and anger over the situation, praying for the victim and Joseph's children. Jason added that they will continue to stand with innocent children.
Joseph Duggar, 31, has been charged with serious crimes, including inappropriate sexual behavior involving a child under 12 and similar behavior by an adult over 18.
According to certified family law specialist Rachael Bennett, Joseph is currently waiting to be transferred from Arkansas to Florida where his trial will take place.
He faces a possible life in prison sentence if convicted, as well as a minimum of 25 years in prison followed by lifetime probation.
The charges are linked to an incident in 2020 involving a 9-year-old girl who was on vacation with her family in Panama City Beach in Florida.
Joseph's wife Kendra Duggar was also arrested and charged with eight counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment.
