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Jill Duggar Reacts to Joes Shocking Arrest

Jill Duggar and her family have shared their stunned reaction to the news that her brother Joseph Duggar has been arrested on accusations of child molestation.J...

Jill Duggar Reacts to Joes Shocking Arrest
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Bintano News

March 20, 2026

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and her family have shared their stunned reaction to the news that her brother Joseph Duggar has been arrested on accusations of child molestation.

Joseph, a married father of four, was  

The 31-year-old, whose elder brother is Josh Duggarwas arrested in connection with lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, per a statement from the Bay County Sheriff's Office in Lynn Haven, .

'We were shocked yesterday evening to learn of Jill’s brother (Joseph Duggar’s) arrest,' read a post uploaded this Thursday on Jill's family blog, which she shares with her husband , the father of her three sons.  

'We first learned of anything related to his charges yesterday via a text from a friend who messaged us about the recent media reports of Joseph’s arrest and his alleged confession to molesting a juvenile female in 2020. We are shocked and heartbroken.'

The announcement added: 'We strongly condemn abuse. We support the rule of law and hope that justice will be achieved. Our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable and her family.'

Jill Duggar and her family have shared their stunned reaction to the news that her brother Joseph Duggar has been arrested on accusations of child molestation

Joseph was arrested Wednesday in connection with allegations that he touched a nine-year-old girl on her underwear and genitals; he's pictured in his mugshot after the arrest

Jill reacted on a post uploaded Thursday to her family blog, which she shares with her husband Derick Dillard (right), the father of her three sons

The family continued: '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.'

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Per the Dillards: 'We love our sister-in-law, Kendra, and our four nieces and nephews and pray that they feel loved and supported during this time as we cannot imagine the indescribable pain they feel as they process and grieve everything.'

Joseph, 31, was arrested in connection with lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, the Bay County Sheriff's Office in Lynn Haven, Florida, announced

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. 

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Authorities with the BCSO said that Joseph Duggar is currently awaiting extradition to Bay County.

Sources told People on Wednesday that Joseph had been booked into the jail in Washington County at around 4pm on Wednesday.

Joseph said he was shocked by his brother Josh's criminal actions in a December 2015 appearance on Jill & Jessa: Counting On.

A then-20-year-old Joseph said, 'I don't think there's any way any of us would have known that my brother was living such a secret life. It broke my heart.'

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Joseph has been married to wife Kendra since September 2017, and they are parents to four children, People reported.  

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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