“Living a life in the public’s eye has taught us that it is best not to reply to every rumor and piece of ‘fake news’ that is circulated online,” the rep’s statement continued. “It would be a full-time job if we attempted to do so. However, because of tonight’s media coverage we thought it is important to address this rumor with you. Thank you for the love and support that we can always count on in you our fans and friends.”
Their denial comes after a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) spokesperson reportedlytold KNWAabout the Duggars’ home inTontitown, Arkansas, which was featured on TLC’s19 Kids and Counting, “[I do not dispute the information that] HSI was present there [Duggar home] pursuant to an on-going federal criminal investigation.”
According to the outlet, HSI did not say why its agents were at the property, and the U.S. District Attorney for Western Arkansas would not comment on the case.
PEOPLE is out to the Department of Homeland Security and TLC for comment.
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Duggar son Jedidiah Duggar, whorecently announcedhe isrunning for Arkansas State Representativeas a conservative, said he was “unaware” of the investigation.
“I don’t live there, and I am not aware of any investigation,” Jed, 20, told the outlet.
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Currently, Josh is in the middle of a real estate lawsuit. In September, KARK.comreportedthat a three-day jury trial is set for Josh, who is “accused of fraud and is being sued for ‘quiet title’ and breaching a contract, according to court records.” The trial reportedly begins April 27, 2020.
source: people.com
