The parents of Kendra Duggar will soon provide sworn testimony as part of the criminal case against their son-in-law, Joseph Duggar, who faces serious child molestation charges.
Court documents obtained Monday, July 20, reveal that Christina Caldwell and Paul Caldwell are scheduled to travel to the Florida state attorney's office for depositions. Their testimony will be provided to Joseph Duggar's legal team and may be used at trial or for other lawful purposes, according to the filing.
Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested in March following accusations that he molested a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation in 2020. Prosecutors charged him with lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12 and lewd and lascivious conduct by a person 18 or older. He has entered a written not guilty plea to both charges.
The case has created significant strain within the extended family. Kendra Duggar, 27, who also faced unrelated charges before being released on bond, appears to be maintaining her allegiance to the Duggar family despite the allegations against her husband.
Sources familiar with the situation described a troubling family dynamic in the months following the arrest. One source told Us Weekly in April that Kendra has aligned herself with the Duggars rather than her own parents. By May, another source indicated that Kendra had ceased communication with her family and that the Caldwells had vacated their residence, placing their belongings in storage.
The alleged victim's connection to the case adds another layer of complexity. Sources indicate the accuser has close ties to the Caldwell family. Christina Caldwell has reportedly discussed the situation with members of their church, though she remains uncertain about addressing the matter more publicly.
Christian influencer Amy Paul previously alleged that the Duggar family retaliated against the Caldwells following Joseph Duggar's arrest. Paul claimed the Caldwells were the ones who reported Joseph Duggar to law enforcement regarding the molestation allegations.
In an April Instagram post, Paul wrote that the Caldwell family faced eviction from their home with only 30 days' notice. She criticized what she characterized as a lack of support for a family in crisis, stating they were forced into the difficult position of reporting their son-in-law to authorities.
Neither Joseph Duggar nor Kendra Duggar has issued public statements regarding the criminal charges or related legal matters. However, both families have addressed the situation through representatives and social media.
A spokesperson for Joseph Duggar's parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, told Us Weekly in March that the couple felt heartbroken over their son's arrest. The family representative stated they were focusing on supporting Kendra Duggar and her children while praying for the alleged victim.
The Caldwell family issued their own statement via Instagram, emphasizing their continued love and support for the alleged victim. They expressed pride in the child's courage to share her story while maintaining her identity and sense of joy.
The upcoming depositions of Christina Caldwell and Paul Caldwell represent a significant development in the case as it moves toward potential trial. The testimony from Kendra Duggar's parents may provide crucial evidence given their reported proximity to both the accused and the alleged victim.
Joseph Duggar's attorney has not responded to requests for comment regarding the scheduled depositions or the broader case.
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