An 18-year-old boy and his mother from Idaho have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl, reports the NY Post. The girl was taken across state lines to receive an abortion without her parents’ consent. 

Kadyn Swainston is facing charges of kidnapping, rape, and producing sexually explicit material involving a child, while his mother, Rachael Swainston, 42, is facing charges of kidnapping, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl and psychedelic mushrooms, and harboring a wanted felon.

The investigation began when the girl’s mother reported the incident to the police. However, during a later interview at the child advocacy center,  the girl claimed that her relationship with Kadyn was consensual and that they had been having sex since he was 17. She revealed that Kadyn wanted her to terminate the pregnancy and threatened to break up with her and withhold child support. Rachael Swainston rented a car and accompanied the couple to an Oregon clinic, where the abortion was performed.

Although Idaho has a law prohibiting adults from helping minors obtain abortions without parental consent, neither Kadyn nor his mother have been charged under this law. Phone records and evidence found on the girl’s phone confirmed the trip to Oregon, and both Kadyn and Rachael admitted to their involvement, although Rachael claimed it was a collective decision.

Law enforcement officers carried out a search warrant to their home and discovered methamphetamine in Rachael’s bedroom. A man staying in their storage shed was also arrested on a felony warrant related to meth trafficking.

The mother and son are scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing, and if convicted, Rachael could face meth trafficking charges while Kadyn faces rape charges, both carrying potential life sentences.

#Clique, what are your thoughts?