Jason Duggar Joseph in brutal terms just days after he was arrested for allegedly molesting a nine-year-old girl.
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Jason Duggar Slams Brother Joseph Over Molestation Claims
Jason Duggar condemned his brother Joseph in brutal terms just days after he was arrested for allegedly molesting a nine-year-old girl.In a joint statement post...
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In a joint statement posted Thursday with his wife, Maddie Grace Duggar, Jason lambasted his brother Joseph as 'vile' and called his alleged actions 'evil.'
The couple spoke out about the accusations against Joseph on the same day that an affidavit surfaced in which Joseph Duggar's accuser detailed the .
In their statement, Jason, 25, and Maddie, 22, wrote that they had 'spent the week completely shocked, confused, and grieved to list a few emotions.'
'We are disgusted to hear the news about my brother, however, this isn't about how it's impacted our lives,' they continued.
'Our hearts are burdened because a child's life has been turned upside down due to evil actions of someone who should have never hurt the vulnerable. This is something unthinkable,' the Duggars wrote.
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Jason Duggar, 25, and his wife Maddie, 22, called his brother Joseph 'vile' and described his alleged actions as 'evil' a week after he was accused of molesting a nine-year-old girl
In their statement, Jason, 25, and Maddie, 22, wrote that they had 'spent the week completely shocked, confused, and grieved to list a few emotions. We are disgusted to hear the news about my brother, however, this isn't about how it's impacted our lives'; Joseph Duggar is pictured in his March 18 mugshot
Jason and Maddie said they were 'angered by what has happened,' adding that they 'pray God's righteous hand and the court system will serve justice in the situation as described.'
'Maddie and I have always had a special place in our hearts for the vulnerable around us, and we will continue to do so,' Jason continued. 'To fathom that someone would abuse their authority to harass the innocent is vile.
They concluded the statement by asking their followers to 'pray for the victim who has been brave enough to share what has happened. We also ask that you pray for his family at this time, as his children must face the reality of losing a father that should have been a spiritual leader in their lives.'
'Our hearts are burdened because a child's life has been turned upside down due to evil actions of someone who should have never hurt the vulnerable. This is something unthinkable,' Jason and Maddie wrote
They prayed that 'God's righteous hand and the court system will serve justice in the situation. . . ' and said they 'always had a special place in our hearts for the vulnerable around us'
At the time of the Florida vacation described in the document, Joseph and Kendra had two children and she was pregnant with their third.
Joseph's accuser told a detective that during the Florida vacation, she 'would sit on the defendant’s lap' and he would 'cradle [her] with his arms,' the affidavit states.
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As the holiday progressed, Joseph's behavior is said to have evolved, according to the underage girl's account of events as relayed in the legal document.
A warrant for Kendra's arrest was issued on Friday but when law enforcement initially went to the Duggar family residence in Washington County, she was not there
The 19 Kids And County star is now facing additional charges including four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, the Tontitown Police Department told TMZ; Duggar seen above top far right
Duggar and Kendra's new charges in Arkansas are reportedly not related to his case in the state of Florida.
He is being held in Arkansas as he awaits extradition back to Florida.
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, such as brother Josh - who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for possessing child pornography.
Family members have since broken silence on his arrest , such as brother Josh - who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for possessing child pornography; Josh's 2021 mugshot seen above
Jill and Derick also sent love to Kendra and her four children in the post shared on Thursday, just one day before her arrest
'We pray God gives her strength, comfort and hope, and that she is able to get all the help and support she needs and deserves in the days ahead.'
Jill and Derick also sent love to Kendra and her four children while praying 'that they feel loved and supported during this time as we cannot imagine the indescribable pain they feel as they process and grieve everything.'
The post was uploaded on Thursday, just one day before Kendra's arrest for allegedly endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment.
Duggar's mugshot was released on Wednesday evening by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The former reality star sported a thick beard, and he gazed forward with a stony expression, which notably contrasted the grinning 2021 mugshot of his brother Josh, which had also been snapped in Washington County.
The alleged victim told investigators that the family had been staying at a home located on Danny Drive at the time of the illegal incidents.
Joseph Duggar 'repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap,' BCSO officials said, adding that his behavior appeared to escalate as the vacation continued.
In another incident, Joseph 'asked [the victim] to sit next to him on a couch and covered them with a blanket,' 'rubbing' his hands on her thighs.
Joseph Duggar 'repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap,' BCSO officials said, adding that his behavior appeared to escalate as the vacation continued
'During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim's underwear and grazed her genitals.'
Duggar subsequently told the alleged victim he was sorry, and the incidents ceased, according to officials with the BCSO.
The father of the alleged victim confronted Joseph Duggar about what happened on Tuesday, at which time he admitted to his actions to the father and a detective in Tontitown, the BCSO said.
Joseph Duggar was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior - Molestation of a Victim Less Than 12-years-old; and Lewd and Lascivious Behavior Conducted By A Person 18 Years or Older.
Duggar's confession to the girl's father and a detective was included in an affidavit filed by the Bay County Sheriff's Office, which was obtained by People.
BCSO Criminal Investigator Chase Norris had then 'requested the detective and victim's father call the defendant.'
During the phone call, Duggar 'admitted his actions' and confessed that he 'touched the victim over her clothing,' per the affidavit.
At the time, the TV personality had 'admitted his intentions were not pure.'
His cousin Amy Duggar also recently broke her silence to share she was 'utterly shocked' but 'not surprised' over his arrest.
She said in a statement to People on Friday: 'In light of the recent allegations involving my cousin, Joseph Duggar, I am sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry.'
Amy added, 'My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust.
'The courage it took for her to come forward, especially after years of carrying something so heavy, cannot be overstated. That bravery deserves to be honored above all else.'
She said in a statement to People on Friday: 'In light of the recent allegations involving my cousin, Joseph Duggar, I am sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry'
And while she was 'utterly shocked' over the allegations, Amy expressed that she is 'not surprised that another alleged predator has emerged from this toxic system.'
Amy told the outlet that she has 'worked hard to break cycles in both my extended family and my immediate family.'
She sent prayers to the alleged victim while adding, 'Recognizing that we do not yet know the full picture, I am also praying for Joseph's wife, Kendra, as she begins to process this, and for the protection of their children.
'I'm praying for eyes to be opened and above all, I pray that justice will be served to the fullest.'
For those who have been impacted by sexual abuse, text 'STRENGTH' to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
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