Amy Duggar Cries Over Cousin Joseph's Wife Kendra's Arrest

Kendra Duggar charged with endangering welfare of minors and false imprisonment

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:12pm

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Amy Duggar, cousin of Joseph Duggar, tearfully responded to the news of Kendra Duggar's arrest on Friday. Kendra was charged with four second-degree counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four second-degree counts of false imprisonment. The charges are unrelated to Joseph's separate arrest in Florida for alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl.

Why it matters

The Duggar family has faced a series of high-profile legal issues, with Joseph's brother Josh currently serving a 12-year sentence for child sexual abuse material charges. This latest arrest of Kendra adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the family.

The details

Kendra Duggar was arrested on Friday in Arkansas and taken to the Washington County Jail, where her husband Joseph is currently being held. She was released from custody just hours later. The charges against Kendra are separate from the allegations against Joseph in Florida, where he is facing charges of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim younger than 12.

  • Kendra Duggar was arrested on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Joseph Duggar was previously arrested on Wednesday for the alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl in Florida.

The players

Amy Duggar

Cousin of Joseph Duggar who tearfully responded to the news of Kendra's arrest.

Kendra Duggar

Wife of Joseph Duggar who was arrested and charged with four second-degree counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four second-degree counts of false imprisonment.

Joseph Duggar

Husband of Kendra Duggar who is facing separate charges in Florida for alleged molestation of a 9-year-old girl.

Josh Duggar

Brother of Joseph Duggar who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.

Jill Duggar

Sister of Joseph Duggar who said she was "shocked" by his arrest and emphasized support for the victim.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know what's going on, and our local news is saying that there's more and there's been someone else who's been arrested.”

— Amy Duggar

“My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust.”

— Amy Duggar

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Joseph Duggar to be released on bail.

The takeaway

The Duggar family's ongoing legal troubles highlight the need for greater accountability and protection for vulnerable children, as well as the complexities of navigating high-profile cases involving allegations of abuse within tight-knit communities.