GOP Senator Modifies Child Sex Crime Law After Relative’s Accusation
An 18-year-old in Utah avoided jail time in a case involving a 13-year-old after a bill altering sentencing guidelines for sexual offenses was passed in 2024. Senate President J. Stuart Adams, whose relative was involved in the case, reportedly confided in legislators about reviewing the law within the broader bill. The new legislation allowed for a reduced charge and sentence, even though it was not applied retroactively. While Adams denied intervening to benefit his relative, the altered outcome sparked questions about the influence of political power in the legal process.
John Q. Hosedrinker