Kamal Ghorui
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Amid Joseph Duggar’s arrest and new criminal charges imposed on him, Kendra Duggar is now facing legal troubles alongside her husband. Reportedly, Arkansas police announced additional counts in the ongoing investigation.Joseph was arrested on March 18 in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Florida. Reports reveal that Kendra has also been charged in the case.According to a Friday, March 20, press release from the Tontitown Police Department, both Joseph, 31, and Kendra, 27, are now facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree, and four counts of false imprisonment in the second degree, reports PEOPLE.
The investigations are active and ongoing
Authorities said arrest warrants have been issued and served for the misdemeanor offenses through the District Court. The police department noted that the investigation remains “active and ongoing,” adding that Arkansas law limits the amount of information that can be publicly released 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 provided at this time,” the department said.
About the case
The charges against Joseph were filed by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office on March 18 after they learned about an incident that allegedly took place in 2020, in which he is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl while vacationing with her family in Panama City Beach, Fla. Joseph was arrested in Arkansas, where he resides, but the case is being handled in Florida where the alleged incidents occurred.Joseph, who appeared on all four iterations of his family’s reality series franchise ‘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, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance.
