‘19 Kids and Counting’ alum Joseph Duggar and wife Kendra Duggar stopped posting on social media after alleged abuse

TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.‘19 Kids and Counting’ star Joseph Duggar was arrested with alleged child sex abuse charges on Wednesday, March 18. Reportedly, nearly a year after the alleged abuse, Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggar, stopped posting photos to their social media. It was announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, that Joseph, 31, was charged with two counts of child sex abuse, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, in connection with a 2020 incident involving a then-9-year-old girl, as reported by People.Months after the alleged abuse, the couple announced on their Instagram account (@littleduggarfamily) that they welcomed their third child, Brooklyn Praise Duggar. The February 2021 birth of their second daughter was followed by a series of Instagram posts documenting their family of five. The family posted images of their three children, son Garrett David, and daughters Addison Renee and Brooklyn, celebrating various holidays as well as their birthdays.Their final post was on November 3, 2021, in honor of Addison's second birthday.The comments have remained enabled on the family's Instagram account. In response to the allegations against Joseph, users are commenting on the final post denouncing Joseph.The alleged sexual abuse occurred when Joseph allegedly asked the victim to sit on his lap. "As the vacation continued, he also asked her to sit next to him on a couch and covered them with a blanket," Bay County Sheriff's Office said. The office also mentioned that Duggar used to touch the alleged victim inappropriately on her private parts.The arrest was a result of the victim, now 14, participating in a forensic interview regarding a report of past sexual abuse.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance.