Reality TV Star Arrested on Abuse Charge
Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested in Arkansas on Thursday. He faced a child molestation charge.
Duggar appeared on the TV show '19 Kids and Counting'. The charge is tied to reported abuse of a girl.
He was waiting to be sent to Florida. Florida is where the charge is being handled. His brother Josh was convicted of downloading child abuse material.
Klear Note — Joseph Duggar appeared on reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting'. His brother Josh was convicted of downloading child abuse material in a separate case.
Key Terms 3
- child molestation when an adult does sexual harm to a child
- extradition being sent from one place to face charges elsewhere
- 19 Kids and Counting a US reality TV show about the large Duggar family