Josh Duggar Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor Girls [UPDATE]

TLC's Duggar family might not look as innocent as they do on television.

Rumors are circulating that 27-year-old Josh Duggar, the oldest son in the family, allegedly molested several minor girls during his teenage years. In Touch magazine reported that Jim Bob, the father of the family, who gained fame on the reality TV show, "19 Kids and Counting," turned Josh in to Arkansas Police.

The magazine cited a source that claimed Jim Bob went to the police after he caught his son leaving the room of an underage girl and "learned something inappropriate [had] happened." The publication also reported that Jim Bob waited an entire year before he went to the police. On top of waiting, Jim Bob reportedly told his church about Josh but the church waited three months before reporting it.

Josh was then investigated for underage sexual abuse in 2005 in the fourth degree when he was a minor. The charges, however, were not pursued due to a strange string of events. The state trooper who took the report was convicted of child pornography down the line and is currently serving a 56-year prison sentence. When there was interest in reopening Josh's cash, the statute of limitations had expired and the case was dropped.

According to the In Touch article, Josh was investigated for forcible fondling five minors, mostly when they were asleep.

Josh's mother, Michelle Duggar reportedly admitted to the police that Josh did not get counseling but was sent to live with a family friend. The Duggars also told the police that Josh had apologized to all of his victims, who allegedly forgave him.

Josh has responded to the latest reports. He released a statement exclusively to PEOPLE that read:

"Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends. I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling. I understood that if I continued down this wrong road that I would end up ruining my life."

Jim Bob and Michelle released this statement:

"Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives. When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes, and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before.

Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God. We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family. We have challenges and struggles every day. It is one of the reasons we treasure our faith so much because God's kindness and goodness and forgiveness are extended to us - even though we are so undeserving. We hope somehow the story of our journey - the good times and the difficult times - cause you to see the kindness of God and learn that He can bring you through anything."

Since the report surfaced, Josh has resigned from his post with the Family Research Council. Josh and his wife, Anna, have three children.