Joy-Anna (Duggar) Forsythis speaking out after brotherJosh Duggarwas convicted of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Joy-Anna and husbandAustin Forsythreleased a joint statement Sunday night, about four days after Josh wasfound guiltyat the end of his eight-day trial. Both Joy-Anna, 24, and Austin, 28,appeared in courtfor parts of the proceeding.
“Over this last year, as you can imagine, there have been a lot of unanswered questions in our minds regarding Josh,” their statement, posted to each of their Instagram Stories, read. “We were able to sit through the trial to hear the evidence for ourselves.”
“We agree with the judicial system’s verdict and we are thankful for the men and women who work tirelessly to protect children and help prevent child sexual abuse material,” it continued. “Our hearts break for all CSAM victims.”
Joy-Anna Forsyth/Instagram
“We are praying for Anna and her children,” the couple concluded, referencing Josh’s wifeAnna Duggarand their seven kids —Mackynzie Renée, 12,Michael James, 10,Marcus Anthony, 8,Meredith Grace, 6,Mason Garrett, 4,Maryella Hope, 2, andMadyson Lily, 1 month.
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Joy-Anna Forsyth, Josh Duggar.Joy Forsyth/Instagram; Patsy Lynch/Shutterstock
Josh, 33, was firstarrestedin April andpleaded not guiltyto the charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
The19 Kids and Countingalum, who previously admitted to multiple incidents ofmolesting minorswhen he was a teenager, could get up to 20 years of imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines. Hissentencingis expected in four months, but a date hasn’t been scheduled, pending a pre-sentence investigation.
Several of his other family members havespoken out since the guilty verdictwas served on Thursday, including sistersJill,JessaandJingerand their respective husbands, as well as cousinAmy Duggar King.
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His parents,Jim BobandMichelle Duggar, released theirstatementhours after the trial concluded.
“This entire ordeal has been very grievous. Today, God’s grace, through the love and prayers of so many, have sustained us. Our hearts and prayers are with anyone who has ever been harmed through CSAM [Child Sexual Abuse Material],” theywrote.
“In the days ahead, we will do all we can to surround our daughter-in-law Anna and their children with love and support,” Jim Bob, 56, and Michelle, 55, continued. “As parents, we will never stop praying for Joshua, and loving him, as we do all of our children. In each of life’s circumstances, we place our trust in God. He is our source of strength and refuge. Thank you for your prayers.”
Just one day later, news broke that another one of their children — daughterJana Duggar— has had her own recent legal troubles.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
source: people.com
