Jeremiah Duggar shared his first social media post between his brother Joseph's being arrested for child molestation.
Writing on Instagram on Thursday, March 26, Jeremiah, 27, shared with his wife Hannah honoring their fourth anniversary of marriage.
“It's been 4 years since we tied the knot. My love for you is deeper now than before,” Jeremiah captioned the text, which was accompanied by a carousel of selfies.
He added, “You are an incredible woman, and I'm so thankful our girls can look up to you as the best role model in their lives. Happy 4th birthday Hannah!”
Jeremiah had limited comments on this post.
Jeremiah's position comes after Joseph, 31, was arrested on March 18 for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl while visiting Florida.
The suspect, who is now 14 years old, said in a police statement that Joseph “finally apologized for his actions and the incidents stopped after he apologized.”
Joseph, however, remains in custody and faces multiple charges including two counts of unlawful sex with a minor.
Us Weekly confirmed days later that Joseph's wife, Kendra, was arrested on Friday, March 20. She was released the same day on a $1,470 bond.
Jeremiah and Hannah Duggar
(Photo courtesy of Jeremiah Duggar/Instagram)In addition to his own charges, Joseph and Kendra, 27, are both charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment.
“He is currently awaiting removal from Arkansas to Florida and will face charges of child molestation in Florida,” Rachael Bennettcertified family law specialist and senior attorney at Sullivan Law & Associates, he said Us on Thursday after looking into Joseph's case. “He was also charged with endangering children like Kendra [Duggar] related to the home inspection, but that, I would say, is considered secondary. “
Bennett explained, “If convicted in Florida, these specific charges could result in a life sentence and if a life sentence is not imposed, Florida law requires what is called a 'split sentence,' which requires a minimum of 25 years in prison followed by life probation.”
Jinger Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, are speaking out after the arrest of Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar. “I mean, it's been such a long week,” Jinger, 32, said on the Wednesday, March 25, episode of her “Jinger & Jeremy” podcast. “It's been one of those weeks that feels like years. […]
Joseph is the second in Jim Bob Duggar again Photo by Michelle Duggar children who will be arrested in recent years. Their eldest son, Josh Duggarwas sentenced in May 2022 to 12 years in prison for possession of child pornography.
Joseph's brother Jason and his wife Maddie Grace Duggar released a joint statement on Instagram on Thursday, March 26 following the news of Joseph's arrest.
“We, like many, spent the week completely shocked, confused, and depressed to count a few emotions,” wrote Jason, 25, and Maddie. “It disgusts us to hear this news about my brother, but this is not how much it has affected our lives.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is being abused by children, call or text the Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
