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Two Indicted in Marion County Sex Trafficking Case Involving Teen
A Marion County grand jury indicted James Boswell, 59, and Amanda Sweazy, 43, on nearly ten charges combined for allegedly recruiting and trafficking a teenage victim between April and August 2025. Both remain held at the Marion County Detention Center.
Two people have been indicted in Marion County on sex trafficking charges stemming from allegations that they recruited a local teenager for commercial sexual activity, according to the Kentucky Attorney General's office.
James Boswell, 59, and Amanda Sweazy, 43, face nearly ten charges combined, prosecutors said. The indictment alleges the offenses occurred between April and August 2025.
Sweazy is accused of recruiting the teenage victim, while Boswell allegedly forced the youth to engage in commercial sexual activity on at least two occasions, according to the Attorney General's office.
Both suspects are being held at the Marion County Detention Center. Additional details about the charges, including the specific counts and potential penalties, were not immediately available.
The case is being prosecuted through the Attorney General's office, which handles certain trafficking cases across the state. Sex trafficking of minors is a felony under Kentucky law, and convictions can carry lengthy prison sentences.
Community advocates note that trafficking cases often involve vulnerable young people and can be difficult to detect. Resources for reporting suspected trafficking are available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no trial date has been set.