Joseph Duggar mugshot released: See photo as reality TV star is arrested for child abuse

Joseph Duggar, former reality TV star, arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor in Arkansas.

19 Mar, 01:09 — 19 Mar, 18:56

Why this matters

This story is significant due to the Duggar family's prominent history in reality television, which focused on their large, conservative Christian family. The arrest of Joseph Duggar on child abuse charges echoes the earlier conviction of his brother, Josh Duggar, raising further concerns about the family and the impact of their public exposure.

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cbcHigh5h ago

19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar arrested, accused of child sexual abuse

Joseph Duggar, former star of the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting, was arrested and charged in Arkansas Wednesday for lewd and lascivious behaviour involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, authorities said.

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The IndependentMostly Factual20h ago

Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl in Florida

The alleged incident took place in 2020, Florida officials said

By Brendan Rascius

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

‘19 Kids and Counting’ Star Joseph Duggar Arrested On Accusations of Molesting a Minor

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varietyMostly Factual7h ago

Joseph Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Claims

Joseph Duggar, who starred on the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting” alongside his family, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. His arrest comes several years after his older brother, Josh Duggar, was accused of molesting five underage girls, including four of his sisters. After being arrested in 2021 […]

By Ellise Shafer

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual4h ago

Joseph Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Arrested for Sexually Abusing a Minor

The accusation against the seventh-born son of the sprawling reality TV family came five years after his older brother was arrested on similar charges.

By Kevin Dolak

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual12h ago