Joseph Duggar’s financial troubles were laid bare in a jailhouse phone call with his wife, as the couple discussed selling off their possessions to cover mounting legal fees.
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Duggars Jail Call Reveals Money-Making Scheme
Joseph Duggar’s financial troubles were laid bare in a jailhouse phone call with his wife, as the couple discussed selling off their possessions to cover mounti...
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Among the growing list of expenses was his $600,000 bond, after he was arrested on March 18 over allegations heduring a vacation in 2020.
In the call, Duggar and his wife Kendra could be heard scrambling to raise cash, including by offloading vehicles, a pressure washer, a waterproof tarp and a wood splitter.
The couple also discussed enlisting Duggar’s brother Jed to help move some of the items.
'Maybe Jed [Duggar] can help us sell that one truck that we haven’t sold,' Duggar said in the call obtained by USWeekly.
Kendra indicated Jed had 'already' handled the truck by putting it 'on the lot,' as the pair shifted focus to what else they could sell off to bring in immediate cash.
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Joseph Duggar’s financial troubles were laid bare in a jailhouse phone call with his wife Kendra, as the couple discussed selling off their possessions to cover mounting legal fees
In the call, Duggar and his wife Kendra could be heard scrambling to raise cash, including by offloading vehicles, a pressure washer, a waterproof tarp and a wood splitter
She went on to explain that Jed had been exploring selling off more of their belongings, including one of Joseph’s trailers.
‘He was thinking about selling your trailer and some other things,’ Kendra said.
The couple appeared unsure who needed to be paid
Sauline also emphasized to the outlet that the defense team’s top priority is ensuring Joseph is treated fairly throughout the legal process.
Jim Bob also emphasized that both he and his wife, Michelle, still 'love' Joseph, but made it clear that he faces 'a long road ahead.'
In a striking message, Jim Bob added, '[Y]ou can also point people to Christ even through the time you’re in jail and prison.' He also referenced a Biblical figure, sharing, 'David in the Bible royally messed up, but he repented and became a man after God’s own heart.'
He concluded the letter by assuring Joseph, 'God is not finished with your life' and promised, 'we’ll keep praying for you.'
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Days before the letter, Jim Bob and Michelle publicly addressed their son’s arrest for child molestation charges.
Meanwhile, some of Joseph’s siblings have also spoken out, .
Jana and Jessa Duggar, two of Joseph’s sisters, have also made statements.
Jana took to Instagram Stories on Thursday, condemning her brother’s actions as an 'unacceptable wrong.'
'We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the situation involving my brother, Joseph,' she wrote. 'This news came as a shock to us, as we had no prior knowledge before it became public.'
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Duggar's father Jim Bob Duggar slammed his son’s 'terrible decisions' in a letter sent while Joseph was in jail; (Jim Bob and wife Michelle seen above in 2010 )
Jana continued, 'Our hearts are with the child who has been harmed – this is a grievous and unacceptable wrong. We continue to pray for the victim and for justice to be carried out.'
Jessa, in turn, shared her own heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing, 'We learned, along with the rest of the world, of the heartbreaking news involving my brother, Joseph, and we are deeply grieved.
'Our hearts ache for this innocent young girl and the harm she has suffered. This is a profound wrong, and we know it grieves the heart of God, who cares deeply for children and the vulnerable.'
She concluded, 'We are lifting her up in prayer, asking for comfort, healing, and justice.'
The incident involving Duggar occurred in 2020 in Panama City Beach, Florida during a vacation, according to authorities.
'As the vacation continued, he also asked [the victim] to sit next to him on a couch and covered them with a blanket,' officials said. 'During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim's underwear and grazed her genitals.
'Duggar would also continue to rub his hands on her thighs. The victim stated Duggar eventually apologized for his actions and the incidents stopped after the apology.'
He was also charged with lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older, officials said.
Two days after Duggar's arrest, his wife Kendra .
Kendra faces four counts of child endangerment and four charges of false imprisonment.
In a series of jail phone calls, she told Duggar that she was not with their children after her arrest.
Duggar and Kendra tied the knot in 2017 and are parents to four young children, ranging in ages from three to seven.
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