[Paleo Conservative]

"It was an act of revenge. I view this as a case where an adult female is using predatory control -- both psychological and sexual -- toward juvenile victims. There are definitely sexual overtones to this crime," Braddock said.

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Though Idaho's mayhem law bans "depriving a human being of a member of his body," Braddock said he expected Dahle would be charged with aggravated battery, which carries the same maximum sentence of 14 years but requires a lesser burden of proof in court.

I wonder if there was a sexual relationship between them and if so what age was the girl when it began? Couldn't statutory rape charges be possible?

[DirtyHarryY2K]

Couldn't statutory rape charges be possible?

Depends on the state, some states have lower consent laws and did they have the parents consent or not.