Michigan Woman Guilty in Sex Case

(Jackson County, Michigan) A 32-year-old woman, whose name is withheld to protect the innocent, has pleaded no contest to gross indecency and contributing to the delinquency of a minor stemming from a sexual relationship with her adopted brother.

She was accused of having sex in December 2002 with the boy, who had been adopted by her parents. The boy was 12 and she was 25 at the time. Assistant Prosecutor Allison Bates said they were drinking and the woman provided the alcohol, which justified the misdemeanor conviction on contributing to delinquency.

The two have a 6-year-old daughter together, according to court records.

Bates said the girl and the woman's 14-year-old son by a different father, are not currently in the woman's custody.

Because of her plea, the woman will have to register as a sex offender.

Police were not notified of the crimes until May 2007 when an investigation was launched. Sentencing by Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain is scheduled for October 8.

Just covering the major points, one must assume that this family couldn't be more screwed up.