Joseph Duggar and wife Kendra Duggar's child abuse cases: Here's how the family reacted to the charges

The Duggar family, stars of '19 Kids and Counting', confronts another devastating scandal as Joseph Duggar faces child molestation charges after his March 18 arrest in Arkansas. The 30-year-old allegedly confessed to abusing a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida trip, with his wife, Kendra, arrested March 21 on child endangerment counts. Siblings and cousin Amy Duggar King have spoken out, focusing on the victims while expressing shock and condemnation. Here's everything they've said publicly.Jill Duggar Dillard, who previously exposed brother Josh's abuse, shared her family's raw reaction in a March 19 blog post on their site The Dillard Family, as reported by E! Online. She and husband Derick wrote, "We were shocked yesterday evening to learn of Jill's brother (Joseph Duggar's) arrest. We first learned of anything related to his charges yesterday via a text from a friend who messaged us about the recent media reports."They added a firm condemnation: "We strongly condemn abuse. We uphold the law and hope that justice prevails. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent young victim of this horrific crime and her family."Jason "Jase" Duggar and wife Maddie Grace posted an emotional Instagram statement on March 26, covered by TV Insider. They declared, "We are horrified by the news regarding my brother; however, this isn't solely about our personal experiences. Our hearts are heavy for the child whose life has been upended due to the wicked actions of someone who should never have harmed the vulnerable."Joy-Anna Duggar turned to Instagram Stories on March 26, with E! Online reporting her words: "What has emerged about my brother is heartbreaking and extremely upsetting. My thoughts are with the victim, and I am saddened by the suffering that has occurred. I have been emotionally overwhelmed this week."Cousin Amy Duggar King, an outspoken critic, told People magazine on March 20, as noted in their coverage: "I am appalled, heartbroken, and filled with anger. My initial thoughts are with the victim, a child who should have felt safe and protected." She emphasized to People, "Family connections should never guarantee trust or access, particularly when it concerns children's safety."Unlike the outspoken siblings, patriarch Jim Bob Duggar and wife Michelle have issued no public statements, per TV Insider reports tracking family responses. Jinger Duggar and others remain quiet as Joseph's recorded confession admitting "intentions were not pure" drives the affidavit, according to People. With extradition hearings pending, the family navigates echoes of Josh's 2021 prison sentence, testing their public image once more.