Illinois Woman Gets Probation for Sex with Boy

(Bloomington, Illinois) A 22-year-old woman, Ashley Ruestman, has been convicted of felony sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy.

Ashley Ruestman said during her trial that she thought the boy was 20 and that she only learned of his age when he was pulled over for underage driving and a curfew violation.

The boy admitted on the stand that he lied to Ruestman during their five month relationship.

As a result, Ruestman was sentenced to three years probation. If she doesn't do well on probation as determined by a review in July, Ruestmen will have to spend two months in jail.

Ruestmen was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

Frankly, even if premature aging were exhibited, it's hard for me to believe that a 14-year-old could convince a rational adult that he is 20 years old, especially since they spent five months together.