Kendra Duggar’s parents are set to be deposed as their son-in-law Joseph Duggar’s legal case continues.
According to court documents exclusively obtained by Us on Monday, July 20, Christina Caldwell and Paul Caldwell will travel to the office of the Florida state attorney and provide a deposition to Joseph’s attorney that can be used “at trial, and/or for such other purposes as are allowed by law.”
Us has reached out to Joseph’s attorney for comment.
Joseph, 31, was arrested in March after being accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation in 2020. He was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious conduct by a person 18 or older. He has since entered a written not guilty plea.
Kendra, who was also arrested on unrelated, separate charges before being released on bond, doesn’t appear to be distancing herself from Joseph and his family amid his ongoing legal troubles.
“I don’t know if it’s fear or naivete, but Kendra has totally sided with the Duggars and not her family,” a source exclusively shared with Us in April. “She is brainwashed.”
Another source claimed in May that Kendra was not communicating with her family and that the Caldwells “have left the home they were living in and all of their belongings are in storage.”
“It has been an extremely stressful time especially given the circumstances,” the source added.
Joseph and Kendra Duggar Courtesy of Joseph and Kendra Duggar/Instagram
A separate source, however, told Us that the Duggars have been “very good to the Caldwells” over the years and while what Joseph is accused of “is horrid and should be properly adjudicated,” it doesn’t make the Caldwells “victims.”
While the identity of Joseph’s alleged victim has yet to be revealed, a source told Us that the accuser is close to Kendra’s family.
“Christina and Paul Caldwell are not hiding the fact that Joseph’s victim is [close to the Caldwell family],” the insider shared with Us in April. “Christina has told other members of their church, but she is not sure she wants to talk about it so publicly. That is what she is struggling with, but she is not hiding it.”
Kendra Duggar’s immediate family is speaking out after Joseph Duggar was arrested amid accusations of sexual abuse. “Our family is both troubled and heartbroken over the alleged actions committed by our son-in-law,” the Caldwell family wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, April 15. “We are devastated for the young girl, a child who was courageous in […]
Some fans may also recall Christian influencer Amy Paul previously accused the Duggars of retaliating against Kendra’s family in the wake of Joseph’s arrest.
Paul alleged that the Caldwells reported Joseph to police over child molestation allegations in March.
“I was also appalled at the lack of Christian charity that is being shown to this precious family [the Caldwells] that is in crisis,” Paul wrote via Instagram in April. “Not only were they put in the awful situation of turning their son-in-law into the police because he wasn’t man enough to take accountability himself, but he’s also kicking them out of their house and giving them 30 days to get out!”
Neither Joseph nor Kendra, 27, have publicly commented on their legal battles. However, both of their families have spoken out.
Joseph Duggar’s lawyers asked a Florida court for permission to question the investigators who spoke to the now-14-year-old alleged victim in his child molestation case. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly show that Duggar, 31, asked the court on Friday, May 1, to “issue a subpoena to compel disclosure of information obtained through the investigation […]
A spokesperson for Joseph’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, told Us in March that they are “heartbroken” over their son’s arrest.
“Right now, they are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time,” a family rep shared. “They are praying for the victim. They ask for privacy and appreciate the kind words and prayers offered by so many.”
In a separate Instagram statement, the Caldwell family wrote, “Our love for this child [victim] remains at the forefront of our family’s priorities and minds. We are proud of her for being strong enough to share her story while also retaining her own identity and joy.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
