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Joseph Duggar, 31, one of the stars of “19 Kids and Counting” has pleaded not guilty to molesting a 9-year-old girl in Florida. He posted a $600,000 bond and is barred from contact with anyone younger than 18.

The accusations follow allegations made against of brother Josh Duggar, of “19 Kids and Counting.” He was arrested by federal agents on child pornography charges. He's now serving a 12.5-year federal prison sentence, followed by 20 years of supervised release after his conviction of two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography (specifically child sexual abuse material).

He is attempting to appeal his conviction, arguing he was denied a fair trial and that a witness manipulated forensic data.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Sara G. West, M.D., Forensic Psychiatrist, Specializing in Sexually Deviant Behavior, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, forensicpsychiatryMD.com
• Glenn Bard - Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class, Computer Crime Investigations, U.S. Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, PATCtech Digital Forensics patctech.com

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6-year-old Joseph "Jo-Jo" King III dies under suspicious circumstances. His stepfather, Brandon Hale, claims Jo-Jo accidentally suffocated inside a toy chest, but investigations revealed inconsistencies in this story.

Brandon Hale calls 911 to report that he found Jo-Jo unconscious in a toy chest after waking up from a nap. Jo-Jo was hospitalized with oxygen deprivation then days later An autopsy later amended the cause of death to reflect "concern for possible homicidal drowning" because the toy chest was not airtight, and parts of the scene were wet. First responders and investigators noted the toy chest was dry and partially filled with toys, while Jo-Jo's clothes were damp and a wet towel was found nearby.

Hale was previously convicted of abusing Jo-Jo with a belt in 2019, and sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating probation related to the case. He has not been charged with murdering Jo-Jo.

Joining Nancy Grace today

• Joseph King, Jr. - Father
• Philip Dubé  - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), Website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
• Kat Schollenberger - U.S. Head of Live New at Daily Mail dot com, website: DailyMail.com
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Movement in two major cases. The FBI now conducting advanced analysis on DNA evidence previously collected from Nancy Guthries' home, including hair samples. 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie missing 76 days. We are also hearing that someone may have been detained.

Singer/TikTok star d4vd (David Anthony Burke) arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is being held without bail. Celeste's body was discovered of the teen's body in a Tesla registered to him last September. Attorneys for Burke declare his innocence.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Brian Fitzgibbons - Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, website: www.uspasecurity.com, Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, former Marine and Iraq war veteran
• Tami Ballard - DNA and Crime Scene Consultant, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, Former DNA Criminalist for the San Diego Police Dept. Crime Laboratory
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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An unsealed ATF report reveals a bullet fragment could not be conclusively matched to Tyler Robinson's gun due to damage sustained in Charlie Kirk's shooting. Athena Strand's mother took the stand in the second week of sentencing for FedEx driver who admitted to kidnapping and murdering the young girl. Ohio firefighter accused of responding to blaze he set to conceal the murder of a family friend. Sydney Silvagni reports.

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Britney Spears checked herself into an out-of-state treatment facility following a DUI arrest in California. This after encouragement from her sons,Sean Preston and Jayden James. Spears was taken into custody, handcuffed, booked and released. This is what's typically known as "cite and release" Instead of being remainin in detention, the individual receives a written notice to appear in court on a specified date. Britney's date is May 4, 2026.

The 44-year-old singer entered the facility, with reports suggesting she may stay beyond the typical 30 days. She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, after police received reports of erratic driving. Police say a substance found in the car was sent in for toxicology.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Philip Dubé - Former Court-Appointed Counsel, Los Angeles County Public Defenders: Criminal & Constitutional Law, Forensics & Mental Health Advocacy
• Max Miner - President and CEO of Executive Treatment Solutions (ETS), a specialized pretrial mitigation and treatment support service, helping individuals in crisis avoid jail time through personalized treatment plans, legal collaboration and proactive court advocacy, website: ExecTreatmentSolutions.com
• Kat Schollenberger - U.S. Head of Live New at Daily.Mail.com, website: DailyMail.com
• Rob Shuter - Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Author of Newly-released Novel, “It Started With A Whisper," and Former Publicist to the Stars (including Sean “Diddy” Combs); IG: @naughtygossip
• Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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In a move less surprising than one would think, Brian Hooker has fled the Bahamas after proclaiming dedication to finding overboard wife. 47-year-old charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine in has a criminal history spanning more than three decades, including a prior conviction as a habitual felon. Sydney Silvagni reports.

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Brian Hooker, husband of the Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas, says he will be staying in the country to search for his wife. Hooker was held in jail for 5 days, but has now been released. His attorney says Hooker is free to leave any time he wishes.

Brian Hooker has repeatedly said he would never hurt his wife, Lynette. He also refused to discuss details about what happened with reporters saying he did not want to interfere with the search for Lynette.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

• Randolph Rice - Former Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense & Civil Attorney at Rice Law, website: ricelawmd.com, IG, FB, X: @ricelawmd
• Ben Dobrin - Boat Captain with 50-Ton Master license / Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver, Emergency Services Diver
• Scott Rouse - Body Language and Behavior Analyst, trains law enforcement and military interrogation and body language, Author of “Understanding Body Language,” on YouTube @ScottRouse with his channel “Behavior-X,” which focuses on body language and behavior of True Crime Stories, Pop Culture and Politics
• Vanessa Walsh - Host of the podcast, Unmasked True Crime, Facebook and YouTube: UnmaskedTrueCrime, X: CrimeUnmasked
• Sydney Silvagni - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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