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Two Arrested in Marion County Human Trafficking Case Involving a Juvenile
James Boswell, 59, and Amanda Sweazy, 43, were indicted on human trafficking and related charges after Kentucky State Police uncovered evidence of commercial sexual activity involving a minor during an unrelated investigation. Both are being held in the Marion County Jail on bonds of $100,000 and $50,000, respectively.
MARION COUNTY, Ky. â A man and a woman have been arrested and indicted in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Marion County that authorities say involved a juvenile victim.
James Boswell, 59, and Amanda Sweazy, 43, were indicted by a Marion County grand jury on Oct. 22, according to Kentucky State Police.
The case began earlier this year when Det. Dexter Colvin, while investigating a separate matter, discovered evidence of human trafficking in Marion County involving a minor, KSP said. The evidence was later presented to the grand jury, leading to the indictments.
Boswell faces charges of human trafficking â commercial sexual activity (victim under 18), human trafficking â commercial sexual activity, promoting use of a minor in sexual activity, unlawful transaction with a minor under 18, illegal controlled substance, and persistent felony offender.
Sweazy is charged with promoting human trafficking (victim under 18), promoting human trafficking, unlawful transaction with a minor under 18, illegal controlled substance, and persistent felony offender.
Both are being held in the Marion County Jail. Boswell's bond is set at $100,000, and Sweazy's bond is $50,000.
State police said the investigation remains ongoing. No further details were immediately released.
Human trafficking cases involving minors are among the most serious offenses prosecuted in Kentucky, and state law provides enhanced penalties when the victim is under 18. The charges against both defendants include persistent felony offender counts, which can substantially increase potential sentences if they have prior felony convictions.
Anyone with information about suspected human trafficking is encouraged to contact Kentucky State Police or the National Human Trafficking Hotline.