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A complete timeline of Josh Duggar's public fallout from reality-TV stardom to child-pornography charges

Kim RenfroMay 11, 2021, 22:55 IST

Former television personality on "19 Kids And Counting" Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest April 29, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.Washington County Jail via Getty Images

Josh Duggar is awaiting trial on charges of receiving and possessing child porn.
He also reportedly molested four of his younger sisters before "19 Kids and Counting" premiered.
See a timeline of everything we know about the Duggar scandal, including the current charges.

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March 2003: Fifteen-year-old Josh Duggar is temporarily sent to live away from his family after his father, Jim Bob, reportedly learned of multiple incidents where Josh molested his younger sisters.

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar. Peter Kramer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

March 2003: Fifteen-year-old Josh Duggar is temporarily sent to live away from his family after his father, Jim Bob, reportedly learned of multiple incidents where Josh molested his younger sisters.

July 2003: Josh is brought to a state trooper, who takes no official action.

Josh Duggar speaking during the 42nd annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 28, 2015. Kris Connor/Getty Images

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September 2004: The Duggar family appears on their first TV special.

The Duggar family. Beth Hall/AP

December 2006: The "Oprah Winfrey Show" schedules the Duggars for an interview, but then receives an anonymous email outlining the earlier molestation accusations against Josh. The interview is canceled.

The Duggar family. D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra

December 2006: The "Oprah Winfrey Show" schedules the Duggars for an interview, but then receives an anonymous email outlining the earlier molestation accusations against Josh. The interview is canceled.

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December 2006: The local Arkansas police interview Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to follow up on a child-abuse hotline tip, as well as the email sent to Harpo Productions.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar attend a Pro-Life rally. Thomson Reuters

December 2006: The local Arkansas police interview Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to follow up on a child-abuse hotline tip, as well as the email sent to Harpo Productions.

September 2008: The Duggar family's reality TV show premieres on TLC.

The TLC series was eventually renamed as Jim Bob and Michelle had more children. TLC

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October 2008: Josh's engagement to Anna Keller was highlighted on an episode of "17 Kids and Counting."

Anna and Josh Duggar in 2015. Kris Connor/Getty Images

May 19, 2015: InTouch publishes its bombshell feature on the 2006 police report detailing molestation accusations against Josh.

Josh Duggar. Brian Frank/Reuters

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May 21, 2015: Josh appears to confirm the molestation allegations in a Facebook post responding to the InTouch report.

Josh Duggar in 2015. Kris Connor/Getty Images

May 22, 2015: TLC pulls all reruns of "19 Kids and Counting" off the air.

Josh Duggar, far right, and his wife, Anna Renee, left, and their children. TLC

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May 22, 2015: The Arkansas police destroy the investigation record into Josh on orders from a judge.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their family on TLC's "19 Kids and Counting." TLC

June 3, 2015: The Duggar parents appear on a Fox News special, acknowledging that four of Josh's victims were their daughters. They say they believe they can save their TLC show.

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July 2015: TLC cancels "19 Kids and Counting."

Jim Bob Duggar. Andrew Burton/Getty Images

August 2015: Josh admits to using "cheating" website Ashley Madison, and says pornography became a "secret addiction" for him.

Josh Duggar and the marketing image for Ashley Madison. AP, Ashley Madison

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December 2015: TLC premieres a new spinoff show about the Duggar family called "Counting On," which does not feature Josh.

The latest Duggar family group photo used in promotion for TLC's "Counting On." TLC

2019: Agents at the Department of Homeland Security execute a search warrant at Josh's car dealership.

The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen on a law enforcement vehicle. Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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April 23, 2021: Josh and Anna announce they have a seventh child on the way.

April 29, 2021: Josh is arrested on federal charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. He pleaded not guilty.

Josh Duggar poses for a booking photo after his arrest in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Washington County Jail via Getty Images

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April 30, 2021: Various members of the Duggar family share statements about the new allegations against Josh.

The Duggar Family blog post shared on April 30, 2021. The Duggar Family

May 5, 2021: A federal agent testifies in court that Josh "downloaded and possessed 65 images of child pornography and a two-minute video featuring young girls between the ages of 5 and 10."

Josh Duggar, then-Director of the Family Research Council Action, speaks at the Family Leadership Summit in 2014. Brian Frank / Reuters

May 5, 2021: A federal agent testifies in court that Josh "downloaded and possessed 65 images of child pornography and a two-minute video featuring young girls between the ages of 5 and 10."

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May 5, 2021: The judge rules Josh can be released from jail pending trial under certain conditions.

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