Judge Makes Shocking Decision In Duggar Family Trial

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Judge Makes Shocking Decision In Duggar Family Trial

An Arkansas judge placed Joseph and Kendra Duggar’s child endangerment case under advisement until a review hearing slated for Aug. 7, 2027.

Kendra was arrested in March for allegedly endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment. New charges were also brought against Joseph while he was in custody for unrelated child sex abuse charges, according to TMZ. They have each pled not guilty.

The outlet reported that their case may be thrown out entirely if they remain out of trouble until the review hearing.

It’s unclear what prompted the judge to pause the case.

Kendra and Joseph were cautioned not to commit any new offenses during the advisement period, and ordered to maintain good behavior, according to TMZ.

In addition to the conditions of their behavior, they must pay $1,850 each in fines to the court.

The prosecution has agreed to dismiss the charges if they comply with all aspects of the order, according to TMZ.

Joseph was arrested March 18 in a separate case from Florida, and was accused of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years old. He was also accused of lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older, according to People.

The 14-year-old girl claimed he touched her inappropriately multiple times when she was 9 years old, according to US Weekly. (RELATED: ‘He Picked Out Panties From The Kids Section’: Porn Star Calls Out Convicted Felon And Reality TV Star Josh Duggar’s Sexual Habits)

Joseph was extradited to Florida. He pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial. He was released on $600,000 bond and returned to Arkansas.

A search of the couple’s home by the Tontitown Police and the Arkansas Department of Human Services resulted in endangerment charges against Joseph and Kendra.

Joseph rose to fame on “19 Kids and Counting.” His brother, Joshua, confessed to molesting his sisters and another girl as a teen and was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison in 2022.