{"id":234716,"date":"2026-04-15T21:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/kendra-duggars-parents-react-to-joseph-duggars-devastating-arrest-on-molestation-charges\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T21:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:21:17","slug":"kendra-duggars-parents-react-to-joseph-duggars-devastating-arrest-on-molestation-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/kendra-duggars-parents-react-to-joseph-duggars-devastating-arrest-on-molestation-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Kendra Duggar&#8217;s Parents React to Joseph Duggar&#8217;s &#8216;Devastating&#8217; Arrest on Molestation Charges"},"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>It\u2019s been nearly a month since <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.<\/p>\n<p>His 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 arrested shortly thereafter<\/a> on the much lesser charge of child endangerment.<\/p>\n<p>Now, after weeks of controversy and speculation, Kendra\u2019s family is speaking out on the situation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" 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>\u201cOur family is both troubled and heartbroken over the alleged actions committed by our son-in-law,\u201d the Caldwell family wrote on Instagram on Wednesday (via <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/15\/celebrity-news\/kendra-duggars-family-breaks-silence-on-josephs-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Page Six<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are devastated for the young girl, a child who was courageous in every way to share her truth. We stand by her, both in support and prayer, and forever will,\u201d the family continued, adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur love for this child remains at the forefront of our family\u2019s priorities and minds. We are proud of her for being strong enough to share her story while also retaining her own identity and joy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only way to freedom is to shine light in the darkness,\u201d the statement continued. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd in this time, part of the light in our lives has come through the outpouring of love and prayer from people near and far. Thank you who have given in all the ways, through prayer, finances, time, energy and words of encouragement. We love you all. At this time, we have no further comment and request privacy.\u201d<\/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>The post comes just weeks after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/kendra-duggars-parents-launch-gofundme-for-legal-fees-safe-place-to-live-amid-feud-with-duggar-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Caldwell family posted a GoFundMe page<\/a> to raise money for new housing.<\/p>\n<p>It seems that Kendra\u2019s parents, Paul and Christina Caldwell, had been living in a home owned by Joseph.<\/p>\n<p>When the two families had a falling out a few months back, the Caldwells understandably began to fear for their living situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy family is facing a difficult and urgent situation. We are in need to cover displacement expenses,\u201d Kendra\u2019s father wrote on the crowdfunding initiative.<\/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>\u201cWe will not be using these funds for [our] legal expenses,\u201d he continued, adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe displacement fees will be for moving expenses, housing costs such as rent until we can find a place to stay more permanently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you so much everyone. The response has been overwhelming. We truly appreciate your generosity and prayers and thoughts,\u201d Paul \u2014 who was once Joseph and Kendra\u2019s pastor \u2014 concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The Caldwells later took the fundraising page down after raising several thousand dollars. <\/p>\n<p>Kendra has not yet publicly commented on her parents\u2019 remarks.<\/p>\n<p>Her next court date is not currently known, but Joseph is due in front of a judge in Panama City Beach, Florida \u2014 where his alleged crime took place \u2014 on April 20.<\/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\/04\/kendra-duggars-parents-react-to-joseph-duggars-devastating-arrest-on-molestation-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes It\u2019s been nearly a month since Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges. His wife, Kendra Duggar, was arrested shortly thereafter on the much lesser charge of child endangerment. Now, after weeks of controversy and speculation, Kendra\u2019s family is speaking out on the situation. Joseph and Kendra discuss their first [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":234717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-234716","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\/234716","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=234716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234716\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/234717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=234716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=234716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}