Josh’s sister Jill and husband Derick Dillard arrive at court amid her brother Josh’s trial for possessing materials of child abuse. Derick explained why he was attending to People, saying, “We just wanted to, among other things, see the facts for ourselves. America is the best country to get justice.” Jill had previously revealed in 2013 she was a victim of her brother’s abuse.

The pair would offer a full statement online later, writing, “Today was difficult for our family. Our hearts go out to the victims of child abuse or any kind of exploitation. We are thankful for the hard work of law enforcement, including investigators, forensic analysts, prosecutors, and all others involved who save kids and hold accountable those responsible for their abuse.”

“Josh’s actions have rippled far beyond the epicenter of the offense itself,” the statement later added. “Children have scars, but his family is also suffering the fallout of his actions. Our hearts are sensitive to the pains Josh’s wife, Anna, and their seven children have already endured and will continue to process in the future. This trial has felt more like a funeral than anything else. Josh’s family has a long road ahead. We stand with them, we are praying for them, and we will seek to support them however we can during this dark time.”