Amy Duggar Says She Spoke with Girl Accusing Joseph of Sexually Assaulting Her When She Was 9
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Key Points:
- Amy Duggar King spoke with the girl accusing her cousin Joseph Duggar of sexual assault, offering her support and praising her courage for coming forward despite potential backlash.
- Joseph Duggar is accused of sexually abusing the girl, who was 9 years old during a 2020 family vacation; the allegations include inappropriate touching over several incidents.
- According to an arrest affidavit, Joseph allegedly admitted to the actions during a phone call with the girl's father and a detective, though he later appeared to backtrack on the admission.
- Amy expressed hope that Joseph will plead guilty rather than continue to deny the charges; he is currently out on bond and awaiting trial, facing possible life imprisonment if convicted.
- Amy also revealed she contacted Joseph's sister Jill Dillard, a survivor of sexual abuse herself, after Joseph's arrest, highlighting the ongoing trauma within the family related to multiple abuse cases.
