Joseph Duggar‘s case might be turning into a family battle, at least according to their friend. The reality TV star has been in the headlines since he was accused and taken into custody following the revelation of a case of child molestation. He was arrested last month and taken into custody on charges of molesting a victim under 12 years old. After the case was brought to the spotlight, Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra, were arrested, and she was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor. Their marriage has gotten the short end of the stick as divorce topics loom.
Joseph Duggar’s Family Allegedly In A Retaliation Mood
Social media raves as Christian influencer, Amy Paul, shines light on a different angle on the ongoing child molestation case tied to Joseph’s name. Paul alleged that Kendra’s family, the Caldwells, were the ones who turned their son-in-law over to the police over the molestation charges. She also went further, accusing the Duggars of retaliating against their daughter-in-law’s family. In her statement, the influencer shared that she was “appalled at the lack of Christian charity that is being shown to this precious family [the Caldwells] that is in crisis.” She explained that having to turn Joseph in was not an easy decision, but had to be made because “he wasn’t man enough to take responsibility for himself.”
US Weekly reports that Paul claims that the Caldwells are being forced out of their home, and the power and water were recently turned off, putting them in a tight spot. Amid their accommodation challenges, the influencer notes that no member of the Duggar family reached out to offer assistance, care, or any form of support. On the other hand, when Joseph’s legal woes began, the Caldwells issued a statement expressing that the news of the allegations left them heartbroken, but they will continue to support Kendra.
The Duggars ‘Have Been Very Good To The Caldwells‘
In response to Paul’s claims, a source close to the family has explained that the reality TV stars have had their in-laws in their good books over the years. They claimed that the TLC hit show stars have always shown kindness to the Caldwells, citing a time when they lived rent-free on the Duggars’ property. “[The Caldwells] lived in a Duggar home rent-free for years, years more than was offered, genuinely taking advantage of their kindness,” the source explained, noting that the Duggars had gone out of their way to help their in-laws before things went south. Paul’s accusations went further as she claimed that the reality TV stars were poisoning Kendra’s mind against her family. She also urged that both families should support each other rather than take sides, causing divisions. With the struggle of their living conditions, the Caldwells have sought public assistance and launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $30,000. They stated that the money would be used to cover their moving costs and displacement expenses.
Will Kendra Duggar End Her Marriage?
Amid the negative publicity surrounding Joseph’s name, the arrests and charges, which have also roped Kendra into the mix, their marriage may be nearing its end soon. Deanna Duggar, the sister of family patriarch Jim Bob Duggar, who has been estranged from the core family for years, spoke up last month, urging the mom of four to end their marriage officially. Deanna explained that Kendra needs to start a new life, away from the drama, and divorce might be the best option for her. “She needs a new life. The best thing to do would be to divorce him and go on with her life,” Deanna disclosed in an interview. The Blast noted that the estranged Duggar remarked that her nephew, niece-in-law, and the whole family remain in her prayers, but their wrongs have to be made right. As it stands, Kendra has not disclosed her decision about her marital status, but the arrests have kept them physically separated. In the meantime, the mom of four has expressed her desire to maintain a low profile amid the sea of legal battles.
The Legal Chaos Has Left Kendra In A Tight Spot
Last month, the Tontitown Police Department executed arrest warrants for both Joseph and his wife after they commenced an investigation into their domestic life. Kendra was booked but released from custody hours later, while Joseph remained in detention. The couple is facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment in Arkansas. It is important to note that these charges are completely separate from the molestation charges raised against the father of four. The Blast reported that Kendra revealed that the hardest part of the whole situation is being separated from her kids. She told her husband over a phone call that losing daily contact with them is the most painful part of the situation. Kendra, however, assures Joseph that the kids are doing well and will remain her top priority. “I’m fighting for the kids, and they’re my number one priority right now,” she said during the call, to which Joseph responded in support, encouraging her to keep putting the children first.
