Amber Swain, a 35-year-old teacher and director at Pend Oreille River School in Newport, Washington, has been charged with first- and second-degree incest following allegations of sexual relationships with two teenage boys she adopted [1]. Swain was booked into jail on Tuesday after an investigation by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, which began on May 18 when the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families reported possible sexual abuse [1]. The alleged abuse started several months ago when the boys were 17 and 18 years old [1].
Both teens were interviewed by investigators, and one reported having sex with Swain "plenty of times," including just days before his interview [1]. Swain initially denied the allegations but later admitted to having a relationship with one of the boys in February, after he turned 18, though she stated, "I could have my timeline messed up" [1]. The other teen told detectives he touched Swain multiple times in May while they were in bed together, but Swain stopped the incident before it escalated [1].
Swain was placed on administrative leave by the Newport School District, which issued a statement emphasizing its seriousness in handling the matter and its cooperation with law enforcement [1]. Prosecutors requested Swain be barred from contacting the teens after she allegedly reached out to one from jail, and Pend Oreille County Prosecuting Attorney Dolly Hunt asked for a $50,000 bail, citing public safety concerns [1]. Swain's public defender argued for her release, citing her lack of prior criminal history and suggesting public safety could be addressed by her living separately from the teens [1].
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CONCLUSION
Amber Swain faces serious charges of incest after alleged sexual abuse of her adopted teenage sons, prompting her suspension from the Newport School District and a request for $50,000 bail. The district is cooperating with law enforcement, and the legal proceedings are ongoing. There are no market-moving implications or financial impacts related to this event.