{"id":231596,"date":"2026-03-30T19:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/joseph-duggar-released-from-jail-after-spending-23-hours-a-day-in-solitary-confinement-whereabouts-currently-unknown\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:12:13","slug":"joseph-duggar-released-from-jail-after-spending-23-hours-a-day-in-solitary-confinement-whereabouts-currently-unknown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/joseph-duggar-released-from-jail-after-spending-23-hours-a-day-in-solitary-confinement-whereabouts-currently-unknown\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Duggar Released From Jail After Spending 23 Hours a Day In Solitary Confinement; Whereabouts Currently Unknown"},"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 you\u2019ve likely heard by now, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/joseph-duggar-arrested-accused-of-molesting-9-year-old-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joseph Duggar was arrested <\/a>on child molestation charges earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>The disgraced reality star was taken into police custody near his home in Tontitown, Arkansas on March 18.<\/p>\n<p>He spent over a week in police custody, awaiting extradition to Bay County, Florida, where he is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl in 2020.<\/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>Now, Joseph is no longer imprisoned in Arkansas.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s unclear if he was extradited to Florida, or if he was permitted to make bail.<\/p>\n<p>According to a new report from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/joseph-duggar-released-from-arkansas-jail-11937076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a><\/em> magazine, Joseph was released from police custody in Arkansas on March 27.<\/p>\n<p>At some point, he\u2019ll have an arraignment in Florida, at which time, he\u2019ll be formally charged with lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor under the age of 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior committed by an individual over the age of 18 when he is arraigned in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>(About the only thing that could prevent that from happening at this point would be the victim recounting her testimony.)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar, Kendra Caldwell Image\" class=\"wp-image-273406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-2048x1080.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-735x388.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-335x177.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-347x183.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-520x274.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-640x338.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-960x506.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1080x570.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar, Kendra Caldwell Image\" class=\"wp-image-273406 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-2048x1080.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-735x388.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-335x177.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-347x183.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-520x274.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-640x338.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-960x506.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image-1080x570.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2017\/08\/joseph-duggar-kendra-caldwell-image.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joseph and Kendra discuss their first date on an episode of TLC\u2019s \u2018Counting On.\u2019<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Joseph\u2019s wife, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/03\/kendra-caldwell-arrested-for-child-endangerment-following-husband-joseph-duggars-molestation-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kendra Duggar, was also arrested<\/a>, but her charges reportedly had nothing to do with her husband\u2019s Florida allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders say that when police searched Joseph and Kendra\u2019s home, they discovered locks on the outside of their children\u2019s bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Both Joe and Kendra are now facing charges of child endangerment and false imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>Kendra was able to make bail after only a few hours in custody. Shortly thereafter, Joseph called her at home, and their conversation tells a lot about his time behind bars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been spending a lot of time reading, uh, reading the Bible, they got me a Bible in here,\u201d Joseph said on the call, according to <em>People<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on Their Honeymoon\" class=\"wp-image-294472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png 523w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-262x335.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-272x347.png 272w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-407x520.png 407w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-501x640.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" alt=\"Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on Their Honeymoon\" class=\"wp-image-294472 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png 523w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-262x335.png 262w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-272x347.png 272w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-407x520.png 407w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon-501x640.png 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2018\/04\/joseph-duggar-and-kendra-caldwell-on-their-honeymoon.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Counting On\u2019s new trailer shows Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell on their honeymoon, and Kendra looks delighted.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (TLC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m in solitary,\u201d he added, explaining that he was spending \u201c23 hours of the day\u201d in \u201can 8-by-10 area\u201d at the facility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPretty small area, but I\u2019ve been able to read a lot actually, and resting some, but I\u2019m not sleeping great through the night,\u201d Joseph continued.<\/p>\n<p>In all likelihood, Joseph is in custody in Florida and still awaiting his court date in Panama City Beach.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, then he\u2019ll likely go in front of a judge and enter his plea sometime this week.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph could face 25 years in connection with his accuser\u2019s allegations, as well as an additional nine years for endangerment and false imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>Kendra is also facing nine years behind bars. 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-duggar-released-from-jail-after-spending-23-hours-a-day-in-solitary-confinement-whereabouts-currently-unknown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes As you\u2019ve likely heard by now, Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges earlier this month. The disgraced reality star was taken into police custody near his home in Tontitown, Arkansas on March 18. He spent over a week in police custody, awaiting extradition to Bay County, Florida, where he [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":231597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-231596","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\/231596","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=231596"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231596\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/231597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}