Former reality star turned convicted sex offender Josh Duggar slammed the “false accusations” against his brother Joseph Duggar, who was arrested for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl. Josh – speaking through his lawyer from prison – claimed to share the same “stigma” his 31-year-old sibling has after the latter’s arrest on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old influencer called “what has come out about heartbreaking and deeply disturbing” in an Instagram Story statement Thursday. “My heart is with the victim, and I am grieved by the pain and harm caused,” Joy-Anna continued.
“I have been a wreck this week and am taking time to process.”What Joseph Duggar said during confessional phone call with victim’s fatherThe “Counting On” alum shared her plans to take “some much-needed time” with her family away from social media in light of the situation, clarifying she does have “a few pre-filmed commitments” to post.“It’s officially been four years since we tied the knot,” the 27-year-old wrote in the lengthy caption. “My love for you is deeper now than ever before. “You are the most incredible wife, and I am so grateful our girls can look up to you as the ultimate role model in their life,” he added. “Happy four year anniversary Hannah!”But in Jeremiah’s Thursday Instagram post he was all smiles as he celebrated his and wife Hannah Duggar’s fourth wedding anniversary.He reportedly confessed to “several incidents of sexual abuse” via phone call to the alleged victim’s father the previous day. Since the alleged molestation took place during a 2020 Florida trip, the “19 Kids and Counting” alum will eventually be extradited to Bay County, Fla.His wife, Kendra Caldwell, was arrested on March 20 after police did a home study on their family house.Joseph was charged with the same, in addition to his initial charges of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim younger than the age of 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 or older. The couple share son Garrett, 7, and daughters Addison, 6, and Brooklyn Praise, 5, as well as a fourth child whose name they have yet to reveal.The teen victim, who was 9 years old at the time of the alleged abuse, told police he “grazed vagina.”According to a copy of an affidavit obtained by Page Six, the now-14-year-old claimed Joseph’s hand “grazed vagina … outside of her underwear” while he covered them both with a blanket and touched her thighs. The teen also purported that Joseph, who allegedly repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap, later apologized.Eva Longoria and Bethenny Frankel swear by this ‘life-changing’ hair color tool — and it’s 35% offCeleb-approved makeup, Korean skincare and more are quietly on sale on Amazon36 Prime Day-worthy fashion deals we found at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale'Summer House' besties Amanda Batula and Ciara Miller feuding amid West Wilson hookup rumorsRoyal photographer lifts lid on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's behind-the-scenes behaviorBut in Jeremiah's Thursday Instagram post he was all smiles as he celebrated his and wife Hannah Duggar's fourth wedding anniversary.His wife, Kendra Caldwell, was arrested on March 20 after police did a home study on their family house.The teen victim, who was 9 years old at the time of the alleged abuse, told police he “grazed vagina.” Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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