Joseph Duggar is a conservative celebrity, one of the Duggar Family that was the center of a reality TV series, 19 Kids and Counting. They were also featured in a documentary series about their family called Shiny Happy People. The oldest child, Josh Duggar has been convicted of molesting children, including his sisters, and possessing child sexual abuse material. He is currently in prison.
Recently, Joseph Duggar was extradited to Florida to face charges of molesting a child. He pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail.
He is accused of molesting a nine-year-old girl in 2020 while the family vacationed in Florida. According to Arkansas police, Duggar admitted to his actions to them and to the child’s father.
Separately, his wife Kendra has been charged with child endangerment for putting locks on the outside of their childrens’ bedroom doors.
- Pensacola News Journal: Joseph Duggar moved to Florida to face child molestation charges
- Los Angeles Times: Joseph Duggar molestation case: Here’s what we know so far
- BBC: Joseph Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting accused of molesting child
April 1, 2026