Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have finally broken their silence following the arrest of their son Joseph. For those unaware, Joseph is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl.
“Jim Bob and Michelle are saddened by this entire situation,” a representative for the couple said in a statement shared. page six On Monday, March 30.
“Right now, his focus is on loving his family and helping (his wife) Kendra and his children through this difficult time,” a spokesperson said. “They are praying for the victim. They ask for privacy and appreciate the kind words and prayers given by so many people.”
Joseph was arrested on March 18 in Florida on charges of molestation of a girl under the age of 12.
The 31-year-old man was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with the victim, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. The father of four has not been visited by loved ones during his stay in an Arkansas prison.
According to the latest reports, Joseph’s wife, Kendra Caldwell, was also arrested and charged in Arkansas. However, a family spokesperson said People The magazine says the charges filed against Kendra are “completely unrelated” to the serious charges her husband faces in Florida.
“He is not suspected or accused of participating in his alleged crime,” the representative said.
For those who don’t know, Joseph and Kendra married each other in 2017. The couple have four children – son Garrett, 7, daughters Addison, 6, and Brooklyn Praise, 5; and son Justus, 3.
