3/19/26: Jill Duggar Dillard Family Response to Joseph Duggar’s Arrest:
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 of Joseph’s arrest and his alleged confession to molesting a juvenile female in 2020. We are shocked and heartbroken.
We strongly condemn abuse. We support the rule of law and hope that justice will be achieved. Our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and her family. We pray God gives her strength, comfort and hope, and that she is able to get all the help and support she needs and deserves in the days ahead.
We love our sister-in-law, Kendra, and our four nieces and nephews and pray that they feel loved and supported during this time as we cannot imagine the indescribable pain they feel as they process and grieve everything.
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression;…” -Isaiah 1:17 ESV
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” -Psalm 34:18 ESV
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I am so sorry you and your siblings are having to go this kind of nightmare again. My first thoughts were of you and your sisters and the shock and outrage you must be feeling. God be with you all as this plays out.
Jill and family, I am so sorry for the pain this causes you and your family. My own brother has done the same and is now in prison. I know it seems surreal and unfathomable, but God will minister to it all. I will be praying for your family and Kendra and Joe too. Big hugs from Pea Ridge.,
I immediately thought of all of the siblings too. I am so sorry yall are having to open these same wounds again. Praying for the whole family.
I am so sorry, Jill and Derek. I can’t imagine your pain. Joining you in prayers for this innocent victim.
I’m deeply heartbroken for the victim, your family and Kendra too. Your family has been through so much. I’m praying!
Jill and Derrick,
I commend you for speaking up for the young victim and publicly stating your support not just for her but also for Kendra and the children. You unfortunately have wisdom that only past personal experience can provide. Nonetheless, it cannot be easy to navigate such a journey when family members are involved in such a heinous and very public crime. I wish you all peace and justice.
This is very sad. First, I feel for the child who has been carrying this unimaginable memory for the last 5 or 6 years. Secondly, I’m so sorry that you have to relive this horror once again. Third, I pray God will give all families involved the strength and wisdom to get through this whole process. And fourth, I pray Joseph is truly remorseful (I believe he is) for
what he did and that it may help in deciding his fate.
praying for your family.
Kendra has now turned herself in to Law Enforcement. This goes so deep. It has also destroyed my family. Praying that justice is done and the perpetrators involved come back to God. Hugs, Jill and Derrick.
–Lisa
sending prayers to family and healing as you all navigate these troubles GOD bless your pain
Derek and Jill,
My heart goes out to everyone involved in this situation. My prayers are with all of you and I hope in time you will return to posting on Instagram at some point in the future. I wish nothing but happiness to the two of you and your children. God Bless.
derick and jill
I’m sorry for what your family is going through at this time what’s going to happen to those babies
Beautifully written. Praying for ya’ll from Montana.
I’m so sorry that this has happened, particularly at this time 9f the year for you.
I’m not overly religious but my thoughts are with you.
I’m the same way. I’m not religious anymore, but I think it’s helpful for people like Jill to know that people who aren’t of any faith are not evil, unfeeling, or anything like that. I feel so much empathy, am really proud of her, and care. I acknowledge her grief (and Derek’s) and not only hold them in my heart, hold space for them, but honor their courage in speaking out. And oof what a week for this to happen too.
im broken hearted for you and your family and poor Kendra who is now in the worst position a mother and wife can possibly be in. I hope she is surrounded by love, understanding and the right kind of support.
We join you in praying for Kendra and the children. They too are the innocent victims in this very sad situation. They are going to need a great deal of love and support, but these children are in very good and capable hands with Kendra. Praying that God with enfold her and the children in His loving embrace & give her and the children His peace.
Prayers for the VICTIM, as well.
YES! and keeping her identity private!
She has been arrested too. Not so innocent
Prayers for your family.
Jill, my heart hurts for you having to face something like this again. You’ve shown so much strength, and I’m just so sorry. Thinking of you and your family.
I am praying for your family. Where there is strong faith, there will be strong attacks from the enemy. I know you will overcome those attacks though! You are, and will continue to always be an inspiration and blessing in my life. Thank you for all that you do.
As someone who grew up watching 19 kids and counting a lot and absolutely loved when I was younger, this absolutely breaks my heart. I hope you and your family are doing okay and I’m sending positive energy. I also send the positive energy to the girl in 2020. Also, this post was beautifully written
I cannot wrap my mind around this. We weren’t crated to know sin like this. Praying for the victim and the whole family.
I’m praying for your family and precious Kendra! Much love!
Praying for your family and your extended family as you deal with this horrible news. ❤
perhaps for the victim too, rather than k&j? and their children as well?
I am shocked and have no words. All I can do is pray for you guys and your family and Joe and Kendra and the kids and that’s exactly what I’ll do.
Since you didn’t mention it, I hope that there is room in your prayers for the victim as well. She is the one who is suffering the most from those heinous crimes against her.
Heartbreaking
Im so sorry that you and your family are going through this. my thoughts and prayers are with you. In peace, Dottie
Im so sorry that you and your family are going through this. my thoughts and prayers are with you. In peace, DK
Jill I feel terrible that you have to relive your trauma through the eyes of this new victim. I pray that you find comfort in the family you have created as well as your sisters. You have been so strong through everything, and to see this happen again is gutwrenching. I pray Kendra and her children are safe and that she understands the gravity of the situation. I pray the victim gets the justice they deserve. Sending hugs.
Most people who commit these crimes have had the same awful acts done to them. Not that this is an excuse, but with so many of the siblings going through this I really wish someone would dig deeper for you all. Sending my prayers to your family and all the victims out there of these heinous actions.
I was thinking the same. After Josh all of the kids should have had counseling to get to the bottom of where the cycle of abuse started. its sad and heartbreaking
My heart has been so broken since I heard the news. I just as well as everyone else didn’t see this coming and I’m sure this opens so many wounds. My heart is broken for all of your family but most important for Kendra and her children. We will be praying for them and all of your family in the coming days ahead.
Most importantly my heart breaks for the child that was the victim of such horrendous acts.
Good to see someone whose heart is in the right place.
Praying for precious Kendra and all of you as you navigate this very hard road. So thankful that we serve a God of grace and restoration. Praying that hearts are restored and that this pain you all are experiencing will be turned in to His message.
I am just stunned Jill and Derick. I’m sorry that you are having to go through this again. I pray for Joseph as he goes through this keeping in mind his family and God. I pray for Kendra and their children as well as your extended family. Praying for you all. Blessings from Michigan
My first thoughts are for the innocent little 9 year old who no doubt trusted an adult male that her family was accepting of. She has to live with this horrible memory and the distrust it creates for her … her innocence was stolen. She can never get it back. I hurt for Kendra and her children. Not only are they in disbelief and pain, they have to now go through this horrific ordeal publicly which will exacerbate everything about it. May God Bless Kendra and her children and protect through this insanity. May God give her the strength to move forward with her life and protect her children. Pedophilia is a sickness for which there is no none cure.
I hurt for all the children, and all the victims. At this point it’s hard to know which adults are which, since both parents have been arrested. I hope the kids are safe, and the sisters are able to seek comfort in one another.
May God be with your family… and hold you tight …and keep all the children ‘safe …and give healing to any victims who were not safe’… Thank you for your statement… it means a lot! Hugs!
You all have been through so much and have worked so hard to heal yourself [and others] with God”s Help and guidance… I thought you guys turned the corner to healing and were able to be a family again and have been so proud of you!! Life is not for the faint of heart.
(prayingy for you all)… so If there are any more preditors to be found… I hope it comes out quickly for the children’s sake… and so you all can finally heal for real! I know the damage is worse if it does not come out… I am hoping these accountability prison sentences will deter future preditors. and help change the mindset as to how damaging this is to the innocent souls.. I think there is a reason this happened in Florida… they don’t play with this kind of crime..your Pop always said you were on TV to witness to the masses on God’s behalf… sadly this might be the message God needed to send for all families to realize how destructive this behavior is… it is life sentence to the victims… unfortunately it takes a deep toll on the whole family (and your virtual family). again…. hugs… so so sorry !
Been praying for you and your family. I imagine this has brought up more nightmares for you again. I pray for God’s comfort.
Praying for your family and Kendra and her children and for the victim. So sorry you have to go through something like this again and especially when you are remembering your daughter. Love to you and Derick and your children from the UK. ❤️
My heart hurts for the evil in this world. Satan is having a field day with the weaknesses of men. I am broken for the pain you all must be feeling. It just seems like wounds that just never have time to completely heal before salt is poured in again. I am praying that Hod is sustaining you Jill and all of your sisters and the innocent family members. I pray for the victim, that justice is sought and served and that God brings real revival to your family for his glory. I am so sorry you are going through this and I am so angry, but not surprised by the cruelty being leveled against even the innocent right now. I pray especially for Kendra to find peace, healing and a future that God has promised for those who love him. May Gods perfect will be done in all of this and in every life.
I am praying for you and your family. God is with you during this difficult time
So sorry this happened too you guys you guys are in my thoughts while you go through all of this again! Love you all and wish you guys nothing but the best…rather it is with prayers/or love sent your way from Upstate New York….just want you guys to know that I am thinking about you guys always!!!!❣️❣️️❣️
May the Peace that passes all understanding be yours during this difficult storm. We join others in praying for all affected by this situation.
Praying for everyone affected. I loved 19 kids and counting growing up. You guys exemplified patience and a kind spirit as you interacted with one another and I really admired that. It’s been a blessing watching the family grow and evolve. While no family is perfect we can all strive to be a little better and kinder and more accountable each day.
With love,
Longtime fan
And now Kendra too? I hope the PD did that to wake her up so she doesn’t end up like Anna.
This whole situation is absolutely sickening right to the core. I feel sorry for the little girl I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. I hope that they’re punished to the fullest extent of the law this is nothing to joke about and now the mom really well the law will handle this one.
I don’t understand why they charged Kendra and arrested her for what her husband did. I cannot find anywhere what Kendra actually did wrong. This seems very unjust to me.
we don’t know but it’s unrelated to Florida.
I appreciate the shock and pain you must feel. But I also think Jill is uniquely embodied with a chance to call this out and demand an investigation for all of her siblings. With this activity prevalent in the family, I pray for all of the little younger siblings in the Duggar family. I pray for any other siblings who may be engaging in this. I pray for any victims in this family. I wonder if Josh and Joseph were abused and I pray for that. They have many children and I pray for them and the strength of the mother’s to protect them and set the right example for their children. I loved your family show and I watched every single episode. God be with you.
I feel sick for that young girl that has endured all the pain for years before sharing. I truly hope she’s getting all the love and support needed. I appreciate your statement- I do. But, someone seriously needs to dig into behaviors of older adults, like dad and uncles, grandparents, this didn’t just randomly show up ——this is a broken family where abuse has happened—— I would never be able to bring my children around anyone ever again—- the abusers and the enablers are in the family somewhere and nowhere is safe until you know who.
I pray for you and your family. It is unfortunate that so many men and women such as Joseph and Kendra have tarnished your family name when you all worked so hard to spread the gospel. I have been led to the Word of God by watching your family over the years. I pray for those in your family that have been tarnished by evil.
Sexual abuse is most often a learned behavior. It’s generational in nature. The extended Dugger Family should ask themselves if they have ever been the victims of abuse.
Wow, it has come as such a shock to hear about Joseph’s arrest. It seems that he has cooperated and confessed. Hopefully his journey will bring him to a better place. I am thankful that you and your family are in a safer place and fostering healthier family relationships.
Well, when males in this religious organization are taught that if they are “defrauded” and it’s always the females (babies, girls, women) who somehow cause this, the boys never learn self-control. So very sad.
Women, get out now.