DISCLAIMER: This article contains references to sexual abuse.Between Joseph Duggar’s arrest and new criminal charges against him, Kendra Duggar is now in legal trouble with her husband. Arkansas State Police announced additional charges in the ongoing investigation.Joseph was arrested on March 18 in Florida in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor. Reports reveal that Kendra is also being sued.According to a press release from the Tontitown Police Department on Friday, March 20, both Joseph, 31, and Kendra, 27, face four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, PEOPLE reported.
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Authorities said arrest warrants have been issued and served on felony charges through District Court. The police department said the investigation remains “active and ongoing,” adding that Arkansas law limits the amount of information that can be released publicly in cases involving minors and other sensitive circumstances. “To protect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of those involved, no further details will be released at this time,” the department said.
About the case
Charges against Joseph were filed March 18 by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office after learning of an alleged incident in 2020 in which he is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl while on vacation with her family in Panama City Beach, Fla. Joseph was arrested in Arkansas, where he lives, but the case is taking place in Florida.Joseph, who appeared in four iterations of his family’s series “19 Kids and Counting,” has been married to his wife, Kendra, since 2017. Their wedding was featured in a 2017 episode of Counting On.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault or abuse, seek immediate help. Contact a mental health specialist, NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance.
