Update: "19 Kids & Counting's" Joseph Duggar Arrested for Child Molestation

[tlc38tlc38]

Originally Posted by Vahan

But like I said, it isn't worth wasting your time trying to debate him, and in the process raising your blood pressure. I know, because I tried that before. Just ignore him, and you'll do fine.

True words.

[UMFaninMD]

Originally Posted by Vahan

I know there are people who are as left-wing as they come, that would detest stuff like that. To lump everyone on "the left" in the same group, like Tweety just did, is not only stereotypical, but also an oversimplification. And with comments like that, it is no wonder left and right can't get along.

But like I said, it isn't worth wasting your time trying to debate him, and in the process raising your blood pressure. I know, because I tried that before. Just ignore him, and you'll do fine.

I didn't know there was a "history", so I will take your advice.

[Tweety]

Originally Posted by UMFaninMD

You are delusional to think "the left" would support someone who molests his brothers and ask for a reality show. I can't even fathom how someone sane and rational would even believe that crap.

The left does not detest Lena Dunham and the things she did to a one-year old niece. She is embraced by them.

So much for your theory.

[Goldilocks]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

I never heard of this show either.
What was the premise of this show? An what was the scandal?

It's a show on TLC about this family that has 19 children; ranging in ages 27 down to 5. All 19 of the children's names start with a "J". Anyway, they are part of what's called the "Quiverfull" movement that preaches you should never practice birth control...ever....Women are considered breeding mares and should never work outside the home and aren't allowed to date but can "court". This means the young man who wishes to pursue the young lady has to ask permission from the girl's father and then they aren't allowed to have any physical contact; no hand holding, no hugging, no kissing until they are married. If they so choose, they can hold hands after getting engaged. They also have to have a chaperone on every date and can NEVER be alone until their wedding night.

The women dress VERY modestly and aren't allowed to cut their hair. If a man feels "sexual temptation", the woman is blamed for "not being modest enough".

The scandal is that the oldest, Josh, who is married with 3 kids of his own, molested 5 girls when he was between the ages of 14-17. Four of the girls were his sisters, who were all little girls...the youngest one he molested was 5.

Two of the sisters he molested, Jill and Jessa, are defending him saying "it was a long time ago", "it was dealt with in the home", etc. "He's asked God to forgive him", blah blah blah.

The parents are saying "he touched them over their clothes when they were asleep and they didn't know about it." (That's creepy right there, btw.)

It has caused quite a *$_%!-storm on the web with the defenders of this creepy family vs everyone else.

As soon as all this came out, around May 21, TLC pulled the show because all of the show's sponsors starting backing out, saying they didn't want to support a molester.

[Yong Fang]

I think it is insane for a woman to have 20 pregnancies and 19 children (they tried for 20, but the baby died, and the 19 number comes from single births unless they had twins).

How do parents have a relationship with each of their 19 children? In some ways, it would be good, because I was an only child who got all my parents attention. Being one out of 19, I would feel lost in the shuffle. Also, the parents have the older children are care of the younger children.

Also, if you have a bunch of kids, chances are that one of the kids is going to be a bad seed. Just probability at work. I don't pay attention to the Duggars so I cannot say I care either way, except that I think that having 19 children sort of makes them morons more than celebrities. Does this woman still have a uterus? Jim Bob, wear a condom!

I wish they would bring back Honey Boo Boo. But the walrus faced mother messed that up. But even her, who probably has had sex with every man in her hometown only has five children. Birth Control!

[Wawwie]

Originally Posted by Goldilocks

they are part of what's called the "Quiverfull" movement

Sounds like a creepy cult.

[tlc38tlc38]

Honestly, I'm so sick of hearing about this. I hope and pray the victims get the help they need----at this point that's all that should matter. I'm so sick of seeing the Duggars on TV trying to defend this situation.

I have a life and what goes on in the Duggars life isn't any of my business. I feel sorry for the victims but I honestly don't really care. I know that sounds harsh but it's none of my business. I don't concern myself (and other people shouldn't either) with other people's business.

You know what???----the Duggars are wondering why people are attacking them...it's not because they're Christians or because of their beliefs, it's because they've put theirselves on TV to be watched and picked apart. They've put theirselves in all the drama. You reap what you sow. Reality TV is no good...it looks like people would realize this.

[Dianne3]

The reason why I am even posting here is that this garbage show and hypocritical family is on a basic channel that I don't want.

I also find it hard to believe that TLC wasn't aware of this when Oprah was.

You know what the irony is? I have been a SO since 2002.
A few times there was a thread on the Chit Chat Board "Guess what, Michelle Duggar is pregnant again". For quite awhile, I didn't know who this person was that SO was discussing. It wasn't until much, much later I came across their show while channel surfing.

[JamesG]

TLC Cancels "19 Kids & Counting" in Wake of Josh Duggar Molestation Scandal
by Matt Webb Mitovich
July 16, 2015


TLC has cancelled the reality hit "19 Kids & Counting", the Associated Press has learned, nearly two months after eldest son Josh Duggar’s admission that, as a teenager, he sexually molested underage girls — allegedly including some of his sisters.

http://tvline.com/2015/07/16/19-kids...ation-scandal/

[TMC]

http://deadline.com/2015/07/19-kids-...lc-1201477067/

It looks like TLC wanted the Duggar cancelation to be lost in the Emmy nomination news.

[shotzette]

Thank God! Now, let social services do an investigation and get those kids the help they need.

[HauntedThunderman94]

Good riddance to this freakshow garbage. TLC is utter trash.

[TMC]

http://gawker.com/are-there-any-show...or-1721376215?

Pedophilia or violence seems to be a recurring theme on troubled TLC shows from Honey Boo Boo to 19 Kids and Counting.

[JamesG]

Canceling "19 Kids & Counting" Cost Discovery $19 Million (and Counting)
by James Hibberd
8/5/15


In a perfect numerical symmetry that suggests the universe is intelligently designed with a built-in sense of ironic humor, TLC canceling "19 Kids & Counting" has cost the cable network $19 million — and counting.

Discovery Communications CFO Andy Warren noted the loss on the company’s second-quarter earnings report conference call Wednesday, citing a deficit from “higher restructuring and other charges this year of $19 million primarily due to content impairment charges from canceling TLC’s 19 Kids & Counting.”



Since the reality show following a heavily populated Christian family was TLC’s top-rated series, losing the prospect of future seasons will presumably impact the company’s bottom line in the future as well (thus, “and counting”).

TLC performed the difficult act of canceling its top earner last month due to fallout surrounding eldest son Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal. TLC plans to continue to work with the family for a documentary about child sex abuse.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/05...-kids-counting

[JamesG]

Former "19 Kids and Counting" Star Josh Duggar Arrested and Held in Jail in Arkansas
by Ally Mauch
April 29, 2021


Josh Duggar has been arrested and is being held without bond in an Arkansas jail.

The former "19 Kids and Counting" star was arrested by Homeland Security on Thursday, a representative for the U.S. Marshals Service confirms to PEOPLE. Online jail records do not indicate what charges he was arrested on when he was booked.

Representatives for Josh and for TLC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment.

https://ew.com/syndication/josh-dugg...arkansas-jail/