The family of Joseph Dagger is in danger after his arrest
20 march 2026 в 17:13
Joseph «Joe» Duggar and his wife Kendra Duggar (née Caldwell) have been married for nearly ten years, but will their union withstand the test of time? After Joe’s arrest in March 2026 on charges of child sexual abuse, TLC viewers began to worry about the well-being of their family and whether they remain married.
Below are the latest updates on Joseph and Kendra’s marriage following his arrest.
Joseph and Kendra first met at church. After several months of dating, he proposed to her.
Joseph and Kendra married in September 2017 in Arkansas. At that time, he was 23 years old, and she was 19.
Yes, at the time of publication, Joe and Kendra are still officially married.
Joseph and Kendra have a son, Garrett David, and daughters, Addison Rene and Brooklyn Praise. In 2023, rumors surfaced that they had welcomed a fourth child, but neither Joe nor Kendra has confirmed this information.
Joseph was arrested on March 18, 2026, and charged with indecent behavior related to illegal sexual activity with a minor. The alleged crime occurred with a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation in Panama City in 2020. The victim, now 14 years old, told investigators that Joseph «repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap» and «also asked her to sit next to him on the couch and covered them with a blanket», - according to a public statement from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.
«During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and touched her genitals», - the announcement stated. «Duggar also continued to stroke her thighs».
The victim claimed that Joseph «eventually apologized for his actions, and the incidents stopped after the apology». Investigators also reported that the victim’s father confronted Joseph about the alleged incidents on March 17, 2026, and the former reality show participant admitted to his actions.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, non-judgmental support and local resources to help with healing and recovery
Below are the latest updates on Joseph and Kendra’s marriage following his arrest.
Joseph and Kendra first met at church. After several months of dating, he proposed to her.
Joseph and Kendra married in September 2017 in Arkansas. At that time, he was 23 years old, and she was 19.
Yes, at the time of publication, Joe and Kendra are still officially married.
Joseph and Kendra have a son, Garrett David, and daughters, Addison Rene and Brooklyn Praise. In 2023, rumors surfaced that they had welcomed a fourth child, but neither Joe nor Kendra has confirmed this information.
Joseph was arrested on March 18, 2026, and charged with indecent behavior related to illegal sexual activity with a minor. The alleged crime occurred with a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation in Panama City in 2020. The victim, now 14 years old, told investigators that Joseph «repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap» and «also asked her to sit next to him on the couch and covered them with a blanket», - according to a public statement from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.
«During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and touched her genitals», - the announcement stated. «Duggar also continued to stroke her thighs».
The victim claimed that Joseph «eventually apologized for his actions, and the incidents stopped after the apology». Investigators also reported that the victim’s father confronted Joseph about the alleged incidents on March 17, 2026, and the former reality show participant admitted to his actions.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, non-judgmental support and local resources to help with healing and recovery
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