On March 18, Joseph Duggar's family members have condemned his arrest and allegations of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim less than 12 years old. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges and was further charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree and false imprisonment with his wife, Kendra Duggar, in an unrelated case. The arrest occurred after he allegedly confessed to repeatedly molesting a 9-year-old girl. In the weeks and days following Joseph's arrest, his family, who all starred on the TLC reality television show, have spoken out about the charges. Jill Duggar Dillard's family was the first to publicly address the situation on their blog, with a statement expressing their shock and hope for justice.