EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Jim Bob Duggar Spotted for First Time With Son Joseph Munching on Airport Food After Disgraced Star, 31, Was Released From Jail on Bond
Joseph Duggar was seen at a Florida airport after he bonded out of jail.
April 1 2026, Published 7:02 p.m. ET
Joseph Duggar was photographed publicly for the first time since his $600,000 bail was posted and he was released from jail as he faces child molestation charges in Florida, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
On Tuesday, March 31, the disgraced former reality star was seen at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport with his father, Jim Bob, as they ate a meal before their flight.
Joseph Duggar Spotted Getting Lunch at Airport
Joseph Duggar was seen at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on March 31.
During the sighting, the father-son duo got to-go boxes and went to their gate to eat and chat.
It is unclear what they spoke about, but at one point, Joseph, 31, could be seen pointing his finger at his father, 60.
Another snapshot obtained by Radar revealed them sitting in chairs with open containers of food.
Details on Joseph Duggar's Child Molestation Allegations
Joseph Duggar and Jim Bob appeared to be discussing something while they ate lunch at the airport.
Joseph, 31, was arrested on March 18 in Arkansas after being accused of sexually touching a 9-year-old child during a family vacation to Florida back in 2020.
A 14-year-old girl told police that Joseph Duggar behaved inappropriately with her on a family vacation in 2020.
According to the arrest affidavit, the victim – who is now 14 years old – claimed Joseph "repeatedly asked her to sit on his lap" throughout the trip. The behavior allegedly progressed when he asked her to "sit next to him on a couch and covered them with a blanket."
"During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals," the report read. "Duggar would also continue to rub his hands on her thighs."
Joseph Duggar allegedly admitted to touching a 9-year-old girl inappropriately on a phone call with her father.
Police stated that Joseph confessed "he touched the victim over her clothing" and that his "intentions were not pure," on a phone call to the victim's father.
He's since been officially charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, molesting a victim under 12, and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person over 18.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are 'heartbroken' over the situation, according to a spokesperson.
Last month, a spokesperson for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar claimed they were "heartbroken over this entire situation."
"Right now, they are focused on loving their family and helping Kendra and her children during this difficult time," the spokesperson continued, referring to Joseph's wife, Kendra Duggar, with whom he shares four children under 10 years old.
Joseph Duggar's Not Guilty Plea and Release on Bond
Jim Bob and Joseph Duggar ate lunch together at the airport.
As Radar previously reported, Joseph was transported from a Washington County jail in Arkansas to a facility in Bay County, Florida, following his arrest.
His first court appearance there took place on Tuesday and the 31-year-old entered a "not guilty" plea.
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Joseph Duggar's bail was set for $600,000.
The judge set Joseph's bail at $600,000 – $100,000 for the charge of "lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by an individual 18 years of age or older", and $500,000 on the charge of "lewd and lascivious behavior, molesting a victim 12 years or under by an offender 18 years or older."
Joseph Duggar's next court date is April 20.
He was later released on bond, and his next court appearance in Florida is scheduled for April 20.
Joseph has additionally been banned from contact with the victim and is not allowed unsupervised visits with minors, including his children.
