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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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
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.
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."
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."
"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.”
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).