{"id":229458,"date":"2026-03-19T15:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/joseph-duggars-comments-about-josh-duggar-sex-crimes-resurface-after-hes-arrested-for-molesting-9-year-old\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:41:49","slug":"joseph-duggars-comments-about-josh-duggar-sex-crimes-resurface-after-hes-arrested-for-molesting-9-year-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/joseph-duggars-comments-about-josh-duggar-sex-crimes-resurface-after-hes-arrested-for-molesting-9-year-old\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Duggar&#8217;s Comments About Josh Duggar Sex Crimes Resurface After He&#8217;s Arrested For Molesting 9-Year-Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As we previously reported, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/jace-evans-held-gun-to-head-threatened-to-blow-his-brains-out-before-trashing-grandmothers-house-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph Duggar has been arrested<\/a> for molesting a 9-year-old girl.<\/p>\n<p>Police in Tontitown, Arkansas made the arrest after Joseph\u2019s alleged victim, now 14, \u201cparticipated in a forensic interview\u201d in which she described his abuse in detail.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim younger than the age of 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior toward a victim aged 18, and he is currently being held without bail.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-1024x702.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar has been arrested for the alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl.\" class=\"wp-image-550927 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-1024x702.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-2048x1403.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-960x658.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-1080x740.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM-1200x822.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-7.45.57-AM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph Duggar has been arrested for the alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Washington County Sheriff\u2019s Office)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This, of course, is not the first time that the Duggars have been embroiled in a scandal involving the sexual abuse of children.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/josh-duggar-hires-r-kelly-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Duggar was arrested<\/a> on charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials.<\/p>\n<p>The eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar \u2014 who gained fame on their reality show <em>19 Kids and Counting <\/em>before working as a Washington lobbyist \u2014 is now serving time in prison.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s not scheduled for release until 2032.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the crimes that landed him behind bars, Josh was exposed as a child molester in 2015, when <em>In Touch Weekly <\/em>published a police report detailing allegations that he had abused his sisters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. \" class=\"wp-image-550963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. \" class=\"wp-image-550963 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1232598573-5-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Washington County Sheriff\u2019s Office via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>TLC canceled <em>19 Kids<\/em> in the wake of the scandal, but they soon brought the Duggars back for a spinoff titled <em>Counting On<\/em>. In one episode, Joseph shared his thoughts about his brother\u2019s crimes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhenever somebody you respect the most is willing to get up and proclaim what we believe as Christians, about being true to your wife, you\u2019d never think that that\u2019s the person who\u2019s involved in it,\u201d Joseph said in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>He went on to say he was shocked to learn that Josh \u201cwas living such a secret life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt broke my heart,\u201d Joseph added.<\/p>\n<p>Many have noted that Joseph did not speak out against his brother during the 2022 trial that led to his conviction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar with Kendra Caldwell\" class=\"wp-image-273393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell.png 767w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-735x800.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-308x335.png 308w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-319x347.png 319w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-478x520.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-588x640.png 588w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-705x768.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar with Kendra Caldwell\" class=\"wp-image-273393 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell.png 767w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-735x800.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-308x335.png 308w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-319x347.png 319w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-478x520.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-588x640.png 588w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell-705x768.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-with-kendra-caldwell.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph Duggar and wife Kendra Caldwell pose on a boat during a family vacation.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, Joseph is behind bars following allegations that are distressingly similar to those that led to Josh\u2019s downfall.<\/p>\n<p>According to a police report, he allegedly \u201crepeatedly asked [the victim] to sit on his lap\u201d during a family vacation to Panama City Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>On another occasion, he asked the accuser to sit next to him on a couch. He then allegedly placed a blanket over both of their laps and proceeded to molest her.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph reportedly remains behind bars, and authorities have not yet determined if he will be granted bail.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2022\/03\/kendra-caldwell-joseph-duggars-wife-is-pregnant-with-baby-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph married Kendra Caldwell\u00a0<\/a>in 2017, and the couple has welcomed three children: Garrett, 7, Addison, 6, and Broolyn Praise, 5.<\/p>\n<p>No one from the Duggar family has spoken publicly about the arrest. <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/03\/19\/celebrity-news\/what-joseph-duggar-said-about-brother-joshs-sex-abuse-crimes-before-molestation-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Page Six<\/a> reports that a family spokesperson stated that the Duggars have no comment at this time.<\/p>\n<p>We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/joseph-duggars-comments-about-josh-duggar-sex-crimes-resurface-after-hes-arrested-for-molesting-9-year-old\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes As we previously reported, Joseph Duggar has been arrested for molesting a 9-year-old girl. Police in Tontitown, Arkansas made the arrest after Joseph\u2019s alleged victim, now 14, \u201cparticipated in a forensic interview\u201d in which she described his abuse in detail. Joseph has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":229459,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-229458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}