Joseph Duggar Charged with Child Molestation

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Joseph Dugger, the 31-year-old reality TV star and father of four, just got out of jail on a $600,000 bond after pleading.

Not guilty to child molestation charges.

He was arrested last Wednesday, March 25, in Tonsytown, Arkansas, over an alleged incident from a family vacation in Florida back in 20.

20, where he's accused of inappropriate touching of a then-nine-year-old girl. His wife Kendra, 27, got hit with charges, too, four counts each of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment, and now Joseph.

Faces the same additional counts in Arkansas. These are separate from the Florida case, but both happened around the same time frame.

Family reactions poured in quick. Brother Josh, serving 12 years for child porn possession, called out false accusations through his lawyer.

Sister Jill condemned abuse, backed the law, and pray for the victim and Kendra's kids.

Cousin Amy said, she's shot, but not surprised, prioritizing the victim's courage.

In court Tuesday, the judge bar Joseph from unsupervised contact with anyone under 18, and he's due back April 20 for more.

Proceedings. His attorney flew him home to Arkansas right after, stressing fair treatment despite the fame.

This saga spotlights how these allegations ripple through big families, like the Duggers, with justice still unfolding.

Stay tuned as court dates. Approach and more details emerge.