Jeremiah Duggar Marks Wedding Anniversary Amid Brother's Arrest

Jeremiah Duggar breaks social media silence to celebrate 4 years with wife Hannah, days after brother Joseph's arrest on child molestation charges.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:26am

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Jeremiah Duggar, the younger brother of Joseph Duggar who was recently arrested on child molestation charges, has returned to social media to mark his fourth wedding anniversary with wife Hannah. Jeremiah's post comes just days after Joseph's arrest and his sister-in-law Kendra's related charges, which a family spokesperson said are unrelated to Joseph's alleged crimes.

Why it matters

The Duggar family, known for their reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting', has faced a number of high-profile scandals and legal issues in recent years. Jeremiah's social media return amid his brother's arrest highlights the ongoing challenges and divisions within the family as they navigate these difficult circumstances.

The details

On March 18, Joseph Duggar was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior by an adult. The alleged abuse occurred in 2020 while the victim was on vacation with her family in Florida. Joseph confessed to the crimes during a phone call with the victim's father and a detective. Days later, Joseph's wife Kendra was also arrested in Arkansas on unrelated charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment. Jeremiah Duggar, Joseph's younger brother, broke his social media silence on March 26 to celebrate his fourth wedding anniversary with wife Hannah, posting candid photos and a loving tribute while disabling comments on the post.

  • On March 18, Joseph Duggar was arrested on child molestation charges.
  • On March 20, Joseph Duggar faced additional criminal charges in Arkansas.
  • On March 26, Jeremiah Duggar posted on social media for the first time since the news of his brother's arrest broke.

The players

Jeremiah Duggar

The younger brother of Joseph Duggar who recently broke his social media silence to celebrate his fourth wedding anniversary with wife Hannah.

Joseph Duggar

The older brother of Jeremiah Duggar who was arrested on March 18 and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior by an adult.

Kendra Duggar

The wife of Joseph Duggar who was also arrested in Arkansas on charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment, which are unrelated to her husband's alleged crimes.

Hannah Duggar

The wife of Jeremiah Duggar, whom he celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary with in his recent social media post.

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What they’re saying

“We are disgusted to hear the news about my brother, however, this isn't about how it's impacted our lives. Our hearts are burdened because a child's life has been turned upside down due to evil actions of someone who should have never hurt the vulnerable. This is something unthinkable.”

— Jason Duggar, Jeremiah Duggar's brother

“We are angered by what was happened, and we pray God's righteous hand and the court system will serve justice in the situation as deserved. Maddie and I have always had a special place in our hearts for the vulnerable around us, and we will continue to do so. To fathom that someone would abuse their authority to harass the innocent is vile.”

— Jason Duggar, Jeremiah Duggar's brother

What’s next

The judge in Joseph Duggar's case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

The Duggar family's ongoing legal troubles and scandals continue to raise concerns about the welfare and protection of vulnerable individuals, especially children, within their close-knit community. Jeremiah's return to social media amid this latest controversy underscores the complex dynamics and challenges the family faces as they navigate these difficult circumstances.