Josh Duggar ‘Sex Scandal’ News Update: Wife Anna Breaks Silence In Official Statement; '19 Kids And Counting' Under Fire

The Duggars have spoken. After “19 Kids and Counting” star Josh Duggar was accused of sexual improprieties, which took place when he was a minor, his pregnant wife, Anna, with whom he has three children, issued an official statement.

The post, in its entirety, is printed below:

I can imagine the shock many of you are going through reading this. I remember feeling that same shock. It was not at the point of engagement, or after we were married -- it was two years before Josh asked me to marry him. When my family and I first visited the Duggar Home, Josh shared his past teenage mistakes. I was surprised at his openness and humility and at the same time didn't know why he was sharing it. For Josh he wanted not just me but my parents to know who he really was -- even every difficult past mistakes. At that point and over the next two years, Josh shared how the counseling he received changed his life as he continued to do what he was taught. And when you, our sweet fans, first met me when Josh asked me to marry him ... I was able to say, "Yes" knowing who Josh really is -- someone who had gone down a wrong path and had humbled himself before God and those whom he had offended. Someone who had received the help needed to change the direction of his life and do what is right. I want to say thank you to those who took time over a decade ago to help Josh in a time of crisis. Your investment changed his life from going down the wrong path to doing what is right. If it weren't for your help I would not be here as his wife -- celebrating 6 1/2 years of marriage to a man who knows how to be a gentleman and treat a girl right. Thank you to all of you who tirelessly work with children in crisis, you are changing lives and I am forever grateful for all of you.

Husband Josh also issued a statement about the accusations against him. He called his actions “inexcusable.” He didn't offer details on what he had done, but police records mention instances of "forcible fondling."

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