Inside Josh Duggar & Anna’s nightmare marriage as she suffered through his cheating, porn addiction & molestation claims
JOSH Duggar was arrested and jailed in Arkansas this week, while his wife Anna remains at home pregnant with their seventh child.
The 19 Kids & Counting stars have weathered a string of scandals during their turbulent marriage, from molestation claims to cheating and a porn addiction.
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Fired reality star , 33, was on federal charges on Thursday afternoon, The Sun exclusively revealed.
An insider claimed he "turned himself in" without incident.
The charges are related to the 2019 Homeland Security raid on .
The bombshell bust comes just six years after
32, and the Duggar family stood by Josh through his .
That year, In Touch Weekly uncovered a 33-page Arkansas police report claiming Jim Bob confessed to local authorities that his eldest son fondled young girls while they were asleep in the Duggar family home back in 2002.
The In Touch report also claimed that in 2006, the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline received a tip that there was abuse happening in the Duggar household, and the Springdale Police Department reached out to the family for interviews.
Josh addressed the allegations at the time, saying: "Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret."
"I hurt others, including my family and close friends."
Josh was never charged with any crime related to the incidents.
His sisters and in an interview with reporter Megyn Kelly, though they insisted they had forgiven Josh for his sins.
Jim Bob and Michelle said of the report: “Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives."
"When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong.
“That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before. Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God.”
In the fallout, the family's reality show 19 Kids & Counting was canceled, and Josh was fired from his position at Christian lobbying group the Family Research Council.
He was not included in the family's later spinoff show, .
But the scandals didn't stop there, as another report just three months later claimed Josh was using adultery dating service Ashley Madison.
Josh said in a statement: "I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the Internet and this has become a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife."
Soon after, porn star Danica Dillon, whose real name is Ashley Johnston, claimed .
In a 2020 interview with The Sun, Ashley, 33, described the alleged incident as being so intense "it felt like this guy tried to kill me."
She accused him of during rough intercourse after they allegedly met at a Philadelphia strip club in 2015.
She claimed he invited her up to his room after he paid $600 for lap dances from her.
Ashley, now a married mom of four, said Josh "knows what he's done and has to live with his demons".
Josh has always denied the alleged assault.
stood by Josh throughout all the scandals and earlier this month .
"It’s a GIRL!!!!!" she wrote alongside a video of their gender reveal.
"We are overjoyed to announce baby seven is on the way and we can’t wait to hold her in our arms this fall!"
Anna and Josh - who tied the knot in 2008 - to daughters Mackynzie, 11, Meredith, five, and Maryella, one, and sons Michael, nine, Marcus, seven, and Mason, three.
Anna defended her husband after a fan questioned how they are affording to look after such a large family.
The fan asked: “How do you afford all those kids? Does Josh even work?”
The TV star shot back: “Yes, my husband is a diligent worker and provides well for our family.”
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These days, , and on Jim Bob and Michelle's Arkansas property, The Sun exclusively reported.
A source said: “ and he only leaves when he drives the family out in a blue minivan.
“He pulled the short straw with his living arrangements, too. His brother Joseph and his wife Kendra's log cabin is picturesque and impressive while Josh's warehouse doesn’t look like the most welcoming of places.”
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 800-656-HOPE (4673).