Kentucky Supreme Court to hear teen sex case

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over whether juveniles who are both under the age of consent can be criminally charged when they voluntarily have sex.

The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/1xY7rFs) reports attorneys will appear before justices on Thursday to argue the case.

It originated in Woodford County after the parents of a 13-year-old girl found nude photos of their daughter’s 15-year-old boyfriend on her phone.

They took out a warrant on the boy, who was charged with sexual misconduct and possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

The age of consent in Kentucky is 16, and although the boy’s parents could have taken out charges against the girl, they didn’t.

The question before the justices is whether criminal charges against the boy should stand.