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Joseph Duggar Seeks to Question Child-Protection Investigators in Florida Case

The move signals an aggressive push for access to child-protection files before trial.

Overview

  • Duggar’s attorneys filed a motion asking a Florida judge to subpoena Department of Children and Families and Child Protection Team staff, along with other agencies, for depositions and records.
  • A judge has not ruled on the request, which could trigger fights over Florida rules that shield child-abuse investigation files.
  • The defense says it is entitled to witness testimony and investigative files to test the state’s evidence and prepare for trial.
  • Investigators recorded a forensic interview in which the now 14-year-old reported several incidents during a 2020 Panama City Beach trip when she was 9.
  • Duggar has pleaded not guilty and is free on a $600,000 bond as the girl’s family reports housing and job losses and continues to support her.