Jessa (Duggar) Seewaldis defending older sisterJana Duggaramid the news that she was cited for endangering the welfare of a minor earlier this year.
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“The media is sensationalizing this because of other current family circumstances and it makes me so mad,” she continued, appearing to reference brotherJosh Duggar’s recent conviction.
“She’s without question one of the most amazing woman I know and I’d trust her with my kids any day of the week. Do me a favor — give the girl a break, and all you perfect humans go back to living your lives,” Jessa concluded.
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Jana is scheduled to appear in court for a bench trial on Jan. 10.
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Jana’s cousinAmy Duggar Kingcame to her defense on her Instagram Story on Saturday,writing, “I will call out what is right and I will call out what is wrong. This couldn’t have been intentional.”
Jessa Duggar (L) and Jana Duggar.Jessa Seewald/Instagram
“I bet you were exhausted, stressed and just emotionally worn out,” she added. “Watching multiple kids is hard! Bc there’s so many of them and you only have two eyes!! It’s a very sad situation going on and my heart goes out to @janamduggar love you.”
Amy, 34, also said in her message that “the child was ok and found.”
Jana Duggar.Jana Duggar/Instagram
The news of Jana’s child endangerment charge came just one day after brother Josh wasconvictedof receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material following an eight-day trial in Arkansas.
The former reality star, who previously admitted to multiple incidents ofmolesting minorswhen he was a teenager, faces up to 20 years of imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines. Hissentencingis expected in four months, but a date hasn’t been scheduled, pending a pre-sentence investigation.
His parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, released astatementhours after Josh’s guilty verdict was announced.
“This entire ordeal has been very grievous. Today, God’s grace, through the love and prayers of so many, have sustained us. Our hearts and prayers are with anyone who has ever been harmed through CSAM [Child Sexual Abuse Material],” theywrote.
“In the days ahead, we will do all we can to surround our daughter-in-law Anna and their children with love and support,” Jim Bob, 56, and Michelle, 55, continued. “As parents, we will never stop praying for Joshua, and loving him, as we do all of our children. In each of life’s circumstances, we place our trust in God. He is our source of strength and refuge. Thank you for your prayers.”
Jim Bob and Michelle have not spoken out on Jana’s case.
source: people.com
