Coverage dated March 18, 2026 to March 19, 2026

Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for child molestation

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Mar 19, 2026

Newest development Mar 20, 2026 · 3 reports’19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl

Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.

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Mar 19, 2026Names this update
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for child molestation
Headline from CBS News ·
Mar 20, 2026Newest
’19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl
Headline from The Columbian ·

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WOGX Ocala
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar accused of child molestation (opens WOGX Ocala)
Published Mar 18, 2026
WOGX Ocala's feed description
A former reality television star from the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" is facing charges after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
The Hollywood Reporter
Joseph Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Arrested for Sexually Abusing a Minor (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor during a 202 family vacation in Florida.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Joseph Duggar, ex-'19 Kids and Counting' star, accused of molesting a minor (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Mar 18, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Police said the girl reported that Duggar allegedly touched her inappropriately during a family vacation in Florida in 2020, when she was 9 years old.
Southern Minnesota
’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Joseph Duggar Arrested on Child Molestation Charges (opens Southern Minnesota)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Southern Minnesota's feed description
The arrest comes five years after his brother Josh was imprisoned.
Breitbart News
'19 Kids and Counting' Star Josh Duggar's Brother Arrested, Charged with Sexual Activity Involving a Minor (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Joseph Duggar -- the brother of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar -- has been arrested and charged with "lewd and lascivious behavior" involving sexual activity with a minor.
Seattle Times
Former ’19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge (opens Seattle Times)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Joseph Duggar from “19 Kids and Counting” faces a child molestation charge in Florida tied to a girl’s account of abuse.
CBS News
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for child molestation (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 19, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
The Guardian
Joseph Duggar, former reality TV star, arrested on child molestation charges (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Duggar, 31, was taken into custody in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where he faces charges
Deadline
'19 Kids & Counting' Alum Joseph Duggar Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges (opens Deadline)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Joseph Duggar, who was featured on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and its spinoff series Counting On, was arrested following sexual abuse claims.
Independent Journal Review
Joseph Duggar Charged With Child Molestation (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Joseph Garrett Duggar — one of the children in the “19 Kids and Counting” family has been charged with allegedly
Los Angeles Times
Joseph Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting,’ charged with child sex abuse, awaits extradition to Florida (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Joseph Duggar, a former star of the TLC series '19 Kids and Counting,' was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of two counts of child sex abuse. Jailed in Arkansas, Duggar awaits extradition to Florida.
WHDH Boston
Former ’19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Mar 18, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar is facing a child molestation charge in Florida, almost five years after his brother Josh, who also starred in
Newsweek
Second Duggar son arrested: Joseph Duggar faces Florida sex abuse charges (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
A Duggar family member is arrested and faces extradition to Florida in a child abuse investigation.
New York Post
‘19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar looks disheveled in mugshot after allegedly admitting to molesting 9-year-old girl (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 18, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Former “19 Kids and Counting” star Joseph Duggar appears disheveled and expressionless in the booking photo after his arrest in Arkansas on Wednesday on alleged child sex abuse charges.
Variety
Joseph Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Claims (opens Variety)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Variety's feed description
Joseph Duggar, who starred on the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting," was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl.
Fox News
Joseph Duggar arrested for allegedly molesting 9-year-old girl during Florida vacation (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Joseph Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" was arrested on alleged child molestation charges this week, involving a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
The Columbian
’19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar accused of molesting 9-year-old girl (opens The Columbian)
Published Mar 19, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
Joseph Duggar, who starred on the TLC reality show, “19 Kids and Counting,” has been arrested over allegations that he molested a 9-year-old girl six years ago during a vacation in Florida, according
Newsweek
Joseph Duggar update: Sister speaks out as he waives extradition hearing (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar waives extradition in Arkansas, clearing the way for his transfer to Florida to face a child molestation charge.
KEZI Eugene
Former (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Mar 19, 2026
KEZI Eugene's feed description
Joseph Duggar from “19 Kids and Counting” faces a child molestation charge in Florida tied to a girl’s account of abuse. Authorities on Thursday said Duggar is awaiting extradition from
MyNorthwest
Reality TV star Joseph Duggar waives extradition, will face a child molestation charge in Florida (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Mar 19, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar on Friday waived his right to an extradition hearing in Arkansas, which set in motion his

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