Jason Duggar Engaged to Girlfriend Maddie Grace

Josh Duggar, the eldest child of the Duggar family, was born on March 3, 1988. He became known for his conservative activism and his work with the Family Research Council.

In 2015, Josh’s public image took a severe hit when old police records surfaced, revealing accusations that he had molested several girls during his teenage years. Among the victims were his own sisters, Jessa and Jill. In a June interview with Fox News, Jessa defended Josh, describing the worst labels being thrown at him as “so overboard and a lie.” Despite facing backlash for her comments, Jessa insisted on her perspective, emphasizing her role as one of the victims.

Josh’s wife, Anna Keller, stood by him despite the revelations and his subsequent admission of infidelity. When Josh entered a treatment center in 2016, his parents described it as “a crucial first step in recovering and healing.” At the time the scandal broke, the couple had three children: daughter Mackynzie (born October 8, 2009), and sons Michael (born June 15, 2011) and Marcus (born June 2, 2013). On July 16, 2015, the same day TLC canceled the family’s show “19 Kids,” Anna gave birth to their fourth child, Meredith. They went on to have three more children: son Mason Garett (born September 12, 2017), daughter Maryella Hope (born November 27, 2019), and daughter Madyson Lily (born October 23, 2021).

In April 2021, Josh was federally indicted on charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. However, in 2022, he was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison.

Source: E!