They told a family friend in law enforcement who never filed a formal report.
And they knew he never followed up, and they allowed the statute of limitations to run out.
When a report was finally filed, it was not by them, and they lawyered up to prevent the law from getting the full story.
Michelle and Jim Bob are accessories - they forced molested children to live with their molester and made sure he never faced the consequences.
What do you have against the family? It isn’t like they were parading their family for money. Let them deal with the tragedy, the reputation loss, and possible loss of income — in private. I am sure Josh has been redeemed and ready to become a kindergarten teacher.