Every Duggar family member who has spoken out

Joseph’s cousin Amy Duggar King said she was “sick, heartbroken and deeply angry” in light of the allegations.

“My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust,” she said in a speech. Instagram video on March 20. “The courage it took to come forward, especially after years of carrying something so heavy, cannot be overstated. That courage deserves to be honored above all else.”

She said her first thoughts “were of the victim,” adding that she was “completely shocked to hear about these allegations and Joseph’s arrest.”

“At the same time, I am not surprised that another alleged predator has emerged from this toxic system,” she stated.

Amy also referenced Josh in her statement, noting, “For years, I have spoken out about the importance of truth, responsibility, and protecting children, even when it meant going against my own family. Family ties should never equate to automatic trust or access, especially when it comes to child safety.”

“When an image is protected over the truth, and silence is chosen over accountability, it creates an environment where abuse can thrive,” she said.

She concluded her statement by saying that she is “praying for the victim and her family as they navigate an incredibly difficult road.”

“Recognizing that we do not yet know the full picture, I also pray for Joseph’s wife, Kendra, as she begins to come to terms with this, and for the protection of their children,” she said. “I pray that eyes will be opened and above all I pray that justice will be fully served.”