Josh Duggar Latest News Update: Duggar Makes First Public Post on Father's Day

By Peter R - 23 Jun '15 14:30PM
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Speaking publicly for the first time after molestation allegations resurfaced against him, Josh Duggar posted a video online wishing his father Jim Bob on Father's Day.

The 27-year old Josh thanked his father for being there for the family during happy and the difficult times. He also recollected the times he had with his father as he was growing, up learning about construction and other stuff they did together.

"I know that your investment in each of one of our lives is priceless and we are so grateful," he said with his wife Anna Duggar by his side.

"I am grateful that you are grandpa to your grandkids," he added. Anna Duggar thanks Jim for raising an 'awesome' husband before kissing Josh, Daily Mail reports

The Duggar family landed in the middle of a molestation scandal involving Josh Duggar. Allegations of Josh molesting five underage girls including two of his sisters, more than a decade ago, had resurfaced. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were criticized for not reporting the incident to avail professional counseling for the victims and their son. The allegations had appeared last month.

Josh Duggar had offered an apology following which the family's 19 Kids and Counting was removed by TLC from its schedule. His wife Anna Duggar and rest of the family including his two sisters who were molested, have stood by him.

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