The family of Kendra Duggar, the embattled spouse of accused molester Joseph Duggar, say they're 'troubled, 'heartbroken' and 'devastated' in their first public comments in the near month since both landed in legal hot water.
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Kendra Duggars Family Devastated by Spouses Allegations
The family of Kendra Duggar, the embattled spouse of accused molester Joseph Duggar, say they're 'troubled, 'heartbroken' and 'devastated' in their first public...
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'Our family is both troubled and heartbroken over the alleged actions committed by our son-in-law,' the Caldwell family said in a statement on their Instagram account.
Joseph, 31, in connection with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12-years-old, according to 's Bay County Sheriff's Office. He has pleaded not guilty on all charges, and is slated to appear in court May 18.
Kendra, 27, was arrested in on . Both have since .
The Caldwell family said they were 'devastated for the young girl' involved, describing her as a 'child who was courageous in every way to share her truth,' and vowing, 'We stand by her, both in support and prayer, and forever will.'
Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for the Duggar family for further comment on the story.
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The family of Kendra Duggar, 27, the embattled spouse of accused molester Joseph Duggar, 31, say they're 'troubled, 'heartbroken' and 'devastated' in their first public comments in the near month since both were arrested last month
The Caldwell family said they were 'devastated for the young girl' involved, describing her as a 'child who was courageous in every way to share her truth,' and vowing, 'We stand by her, both in support and prayer, and forever will'
The Caldwells said of the victim, 'Our love for this child remains at the forefront of our family's priorities and minds. We are proud of her for being strong enough to share her story while also retaining her own identity and joy.'
Joseph, 31, was arrested March 18 in connection with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12-years-old, according to Florida's Bay County Sheriff's Office
Joseph and Kendra wed in 2017 and are parents to four young children
They concluded: 'Thank you who have given in all the ways, through prayer, finances, time, energy and words of encouragement. We love you all.
Joseph has pleaded not guilty on all charges and is slated to appear in court May 18.
Josh Duggar is currently serving a prison sentence in connection with his 2021 conviction for receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
'Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives,' they said in a May 21, 2015 Facebook post. 'When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes and we were shocked.
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'We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before.'
Jim Bob and Michelle continued, 'We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family. We have challenges and struggles everyday. '
Josh, 38, is currently serving a prison sentence in connection with his 2021 conviction for receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
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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