Josh Duggar’s Sister Jana Breaks Her Silence, Speaks Out On Child Endangerment Charges That Were Revealed Just One Day After Josh’s Guilty Verdict

Hear the story from Jana's side.


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Recently we reported that Jana Duggar, sister to the infamous Josh Duggar, was cited back in September for charges of child endangerment. While details surrounding Jana’s incident were sparse at the original time of reporting, the timing of the revelation was odd, to say the least, as the news broke just one day after her older brother was officially found guilty on two different charges related to child pornography.

Now, Jana herself is speaking out about the charges against her, as well as the media’s handling of the story, and explaining things from her side of the unfortunate incident.

The Duggar child and TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting alum took to her Instagram account to break her silence on the recent reporting.

“I’m only sharing this because the media has been having a field day with it all. I prefer a more private life, but I know my last name means that everything we do is open to public criticism and interest, especially during this time,” Jana writes, clearly referencing her brother Josh’s recent trial and conviction on child pornography charges.

In the statement, Jana goes on to lay out what she described as the “raw facts” about her incident.

“I was babysitting a few months ago when one of the children wandered outside alone. A passerby who saw the child called the police,” her statement reads. “This resulted in a written citation, as well as a follow-up with child welfare who concluded that it was an accident and the child was unharmed.”

“They recognized it was a case of a child slipping out of the house when you turn your back for a moment. It all happened so quickly and was scary. I am grateful for law enforcement and those who protect and serve our community. I was certainly never arrested like some may have implied. In the end I was just upset at myself that it had happened at all, but so thankful it all ended safely and that’s truly what mattered most to me,” the eldest Duggar girl’s statement concludes.

Jana Duggar Speaks Out After Child Endangerment Citation
Credit: Jana Duggar

Following the breaking news on Jana’s reported citation, other family members spoke out in her defense.

“Getting messages about headlines about Jana. Bottom line — it was an innocent mistake,” Jana’s younger sister Jessa wrote in regard to the reports. “She was babysitting and one of the kids slipped out the door unnoticed, but it ended safely. Could’ve happened to anyone.”

“She’s without question one of the most amazing women I know and I’d trust her with my kids any day of the week. Do me a favor — give the girl a break, and all you perfect humans go back to living your lives.”

Cousin Amy Duggar King, who has been a large, critical voice against Josh throughout his trial, wrote, “I will call out what is right and I will call out what is wrong. This couldn’t have been intentional.”

“I bet you were exhausted, stressed and just emotionally worn out,” Amy posted. “Watching multiple kids is hard! Bc there’s so many of them and you only have two eyes!! It’s a very sad situation going on and my heart goes out to @janamduggar love you.”

Amy went on to note that “the child was ok and found.”

Jana’s brother Josh was recently found guilty on charges of possession and receiving child pornogrophy and will be sentenced for his crimes in about four months. Once sentenced, Josh faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of $250,000 per count.

You can read the full report on Jana’s response from People here.

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