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Joseph and Kendra Duggar Face New Arkansas Counts as He Awaits Transfer in Florida Child‑Molestation Case

Joseph Duggar awaits transfer to Florida following his extradition waiver, with Arkansas police calling their case active.

Overview

  • Tontitown police say Joseph, 31, and Kendra, 27, each face four counts of second‑degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second‑degree false imprisonment.
  • Kendra was arrested Friday, booked in Washington County, Arkansas, and released on a $1,470 bond; she is scheduled to appear in court on March 23 and April 29.
  • Joseph waived extradition in a Washington County hearing, and Bay County, Florida, has up to 30 days to take custody; he remains in the Washington County Detention Center.
  • A Bay County arrest affidavit alleges a then‑9‑year‑old reported inappropriate touching during a 2020 Panama City Beach trip, and investigators say Joseph admitted the conduct to the child’s father and to detectives.
  • Arkansas authorities describe their case as separate from the Florida charge and say the investigation continues with limited public details to protect those involved.