Josh Duggar’s sisters aren’t shedding any tears over his recent conviction.
Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband Austin Forsyth have now spoken out in support of Josh, 33, being convicted of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
“Over this last year, as you can imagine, there have been a lot of unanswered questions in our minds regarding Josh,” a joint statement by the couple posted to their Instagram stories read. “We were able to sit through the trial to hear the evidence for ourselves.”
“We agree with the judicial system’s verdict and we are thankful for the men and women who work tirelessly to protect children and help prevent child sexual abuse material,” they continued. “Our hearts break for all CSAM victims.”
Joy-Anna, 24, and Austin, 28, added that they are “praying for Anna and her children.”
The Forsyths are following in the footsteps of older sister Jinger Duggar and her scathing statement about Josh bringing “dishonor” he’s “brought upon Christ’s name.”
“We are thankful to God for exposing Josh’s actions and to a legal system committed to protecting the innocent and punishing the guilty in this case,” the 27-year-old Duggar sister wrote on social media. “We are grateful for justice.”
Josh was arrested in April and was found guilty on Dec. 9 on one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. The former “19 Kids and Counting” star faces up to 20 years in prison as well as fines up to $250,000 for each guilty count.
This isn’t Josh’s first run-in with the law either. In 2015 he was accused of molesting at least five minors, including two of his own sisters: Jill and Jessa.