Jessa Duggar Releases New Statement on Joseph Duggar’s Arrest-and Takes Out Support for Wife Kendra
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Joseph Duggar was arrested on March 18 and charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, with additional child endangerment charges filed against him and his wife Kendra two days later.
- Joseph pleaded not guilty on March 29, requested a jury trial, and was released on a $600,000 bond on March 31.
- Jessa Duggar Seewald issued a second statement expressing grief for the victim and calling for comfort, healing, and justice, while notably removing earlier support for Kendra and her children amid custody loss.
- Kendra Duggar lost custody of her children during the ongoing investigation and has expressed that her children remain her top priority despite the difficult circumstances.
- Authorities encourage anyone suspecting child abuse to contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline for assistance.
