Instagram/Joseph Duggar TV Joseph Duggar pleads not guilty to child molestation charges, faces potential life sentence. Details on his court appearance and $600k bond. March 31, 2026 AceShowbiz - Joseph Duggar entered a not guilty plea during his initial court appearance in Florida, facing serious charges related to the alleged sexual molestation of a nine-year-old girl in 2020, according to RadarOnline.com. The former reality star, known for his role on 19 Kids and Counting, appeared virtually in a Bay County courtroom where he faces a potential life sentence if convicted.