Joseph Duggar’s Attorney Breaks Silence on Child Molestation Case: ‘Nervous, Anxious and Worried’

Joseph Duggar is “nervous, anxious, and worried” about what his future looks like following his arrest for alleged child molestation, according to his attorney Al Sauline.

In an interview with TMZ, Sauline said it’s been a whirlwind since Joseph was first arrested and charged for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor, on Mar. 18.

Two days later, Joseph and his wife Kendra were hit with additional child endangerment charges—unrelated to Joseph’s initial case.

Sauline noted that with all the media coverage surrounding his ongoing court cases, Joseph is feeling the weight of the unknown that lies ahead.

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The defense attorney told the outlet that Joseph has no idea what evidence Florida prosecutors have on him, and that his legal team is not allowed to see it until formal charges are filed. However, Joseph and his defense are aware of who the alleged victim is.

The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred with a nine-year-old girl—who is now 14—during a vacation to Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020.

Sauline noted there’s a lot of conflicting evidence and speculation, making it difficult for the defense team to know what’s real and what’s not. They’re also unsure of who is leaking information online and to the press.

Despite these challenges, Sauline said the defense team’s top priority is that Joseph is treated fairly throughout the legal process. The 19 Kids and Counting star and his team are also standing by his not guilty plea, which was entered on Sunday, Mar. 29.

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Joseph was released from jail after posting a $600,000 bond on Tuesday, Mar. 31.

Sauline said Joseph has “good family support” following his release back to Arkansas and they are helping him stay in “good spirits.”

Joseph is due back in court on May 18, pushed back from his original court date of Apr. 20.

If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org.

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