Former reality television personality Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard, are publicly reacting for the first time following the arrest of Jill’s younger brother, Joseph Duggar, on disturbing child sex-related allegations.

In a statement released after news of the arrest became public, the couple said they were “shocked and heartbroken” by the accusations against Joseph. Authorities allege that Joseph molested a 9-year-old girl while on a family vacation in Florida in 2020.

Joseph is currently being held in Arkansas and is expected to be extradited to Florida, where he will face charges including lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor.

The allegations have sent shockwaves through the Duggar family, which has faced repeated legal controversies in recent years. Jill and Derick did not provide additional details about their relationship with Joseph but expressed deep sadness over the situation as the criminal case begins to unfold.

Law enforcement officials have not yet released further information regarding the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, online reaction has continued to intensify as many people closely follow the latest developments surrounding another major scandal connected to the Duggar family.

Joseph has not publicly commented on the allegations, and it remains unclear when he will officially appear in a Florida court following extrad