


Hutchens gave Duggar a “very stern talk” about what could happen if he “continued such behavior.” Jim Bob Duggar told police that Hutchens said “there was nothing else to do,” according to the police report. Jim Bob Duggar also spoke to an Arkansas State Trooper, Joseph T. After telling these church members what happened, they suggested a “treatment” program.Īccording to a statement by Jim Bob Duggar in the court filings, his son was sent to a Christian program called the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) Training Center in Little Rock for four months, until July 17, 2003. While Duggar was never charged with a crime as a minor, the graphic depiction of acts in the court filings includes descriptions of “digital penetration” and other touching of five minor girls, four of whom are Duggar’s sisters.Ĭourt documents state that all of the girls were at least three years younger than Duggar.Īccording to court filings, Duggar’s father, Jim Bob Duggar, met with “church elders” after hearing his son’s admission of the alleged activities. Duggar was arrested on April 29, 2021, but allegations regarding his behavior date back nearly two decades.Ģ002-2003: Court documents detail statements that Duggar made to witnesses regarding alleged child molestation acts from 2002-2003 when he was 14-15 years old.

The following is a timeline of events in the case. ( KNWA/KFTA) - Jury selection is set to begin on November 30 in the Western District of Arkansas Courthouse in Fayetteville for the trial of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, 33, who is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.ĭuggar faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on each count if convicted.
