The 25-year-old man from Blue River was charged Friday with incest. The felony charge carries a maximum penalty of 12.5 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
While there is no mention of charges against his sister, there is no indication in the article that their relationship was anything but consensual and he’s not being charged with assault or rape. So why is there a criminal case?
The criminal complaint says the man and his sister had repeated sexual contact between July 4 and Dec. 15, 2009.
Sounds like a loving relationship.
The complaint doesn't list the sister's age but Grant County Sheriff's Sgt. Jim Kopp says she's an adult.
So, Sheriff Kopp, why bother interfering?
The complaint says the man told investigators his sister was the aggressor. He also told investigators his sister filed court documents identifying him as the father of a child she had in February.
Over twelve years in prison for this relationship? Not only should he not be prosecuted, but he should be encouraged to marry his sister. Doesn’t their child deserve married parents? Another example of how a lack of marriage equality has real harms. This issue isn't just about symbols and words. It is about real people and real love.
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