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Joseph Duggar's cousin praises his young accuser for speaking out
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Amy Duggar King, cousin of Joseph Duggar, has publicly supported the young girl accusing Joseph of sexual abuse, offering her encouragement and a safe space to talk.
- Joseph Duggar faces charges of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor, stemming from alleged incidents during a 2020 family vacation when the victim was 9 years old.
- The accuser claims Duggar repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap and inappropriately touched her, with Duggar later apologizing; he has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Duggar King expressed sympathy for the victim and emphasized the importance of mental health counseling, while also stating she believes her cousin will take responsibility.
- Joseph Duggar is currently out on a $600,000 bond and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for late July.
