Former Counting On star Joseph Duggar has been arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct With A Minor. Fans may remember him growing up on TLC and with his siblings. Yet, they likely had no idea that this would be the path that he would take. Keep reading for all of the horrific details that are now being released.
Joseph Duggar Arrested For Sexual Abuse
TLC viewers watched Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar try their best to raise God-fearing children. They had nineteen of them, which played out on 19 Kids & Counting as well as Counting On. However, a scandal regarding their son, Josh Duggar, severely hindered the family. He was thrown behind bars for over a decade. His crime was receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He left behind a wife, Anna, and seven children, and now, his brother, Joseph, is in the hot seat.
Allegedly, Joseph initiated and participated in the sexual assault of a minor back in 2020. The victim was just nine years old when this happened, whereas Joseph was in his twenties. Now at the age of thirty-one, he was arrested by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas. Joseph Duggar was arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior. Moreover, it involved “unlawful sexual activity with a minor.” At the present time, the victim is fourteen, but had been staying with Joseph when the alleged incident took place. He had asked her to sit next to him and on his lap when he proceeded to touch her inappropriately.
The Counting On alum is married to Kendra Duggar, and they have four children. Moreover, fans watched their love story unfold, yet it does not appear anyone has spoken out regarding this. Furthermore, they have not shared much on their personal social media page, even after their fourth child was born. This is a sad story, but it is all alleged, as of now.
How Could This Happen?
After learning that this was the infamous Duggar family, Counting On viewers immediately chimed in. They could not believe that this happened again, and that this family is so messed up:
- At what point do y’all start investigating Daddy Duggar?!?!? This is the SECOND one and they were quick to cover up then justify and excuse the behavior from big brother. They learned this from someone.
- That’s one messed up family.
- Omg this is inexcusable and obviously a family problem! Someone needs to investigate all the men in that family!!!
Time will tell what will come of this, but it is such a sad situation all around. Do you remember Joseph from Counting On? Let us know in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.
