The Family Research Council has accepted the resignation of Josh Duggar in the wake of the reality TV star’s apology for unspecified bad behavior as a young teen.
The tabloid InTouch reported that he confessed to sexually molesting five female minors.
Tony Perkins, president of the Washington-based Christian lobbying group, said in a statement Thursday that Duggar resigned because of information becoming public that he believed would “make it difficult for him to be effective.” As executive director of FRC Action, he served as a public face of the organization.
Duggar, 27, appears on the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting.” He is the oldest of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s 19 children.
He posted an apology Thursday on Facebook for bad behavior as a youth.
“Twelve years ago, as a young teenager.
I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. We spoke with authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling.
The alleged molestations occurred in 2002 and 2003, when he was 14.
The incidents were not reported to police until 2006 and the three year statute of limitations has now long since passed.
Neither the Family Research Council nor Duggar could be reached for comment. TLC had no comment.
