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I need to know more before shouting “SEX ABUSE” for all to hear?

(Oh? What? The perp's confession & acceptance of the sentence wasn't enough? This was all post-sentencing; we're not at the early arrest stage of this felony. And what? You think those who don't think they are felons just readily accept that charge to be pinned on them for the rest of their life? And why is it that any churchworker charged with this would also have the spiritual-worker position of trust shadow hanging over them, but no concern from that angle seems to register on your part?)

Consensual sex, when there is an age difference of a mere 2 years, 18 months, or less, is not considered abuse

Sorry, but you miss the boat BOTH legally AND morally:

From the HHS guv Web site: Idaho: A. Statutory Rape—Criminal Offenses:

Idaho

Intercourse with a female under 18 years of age is considered rape, regardless of the age of the defendant.[227] The only defense to this crime is if the defendant is the victim’s spouse.[228] Sexual acts, not amounting to penetration, with a minor who is less than 18 years of age but at least 16 years of age are legal in cases where the defendant is less than 5 years older than the victim.[229]
Definition of Offenses
Offense
Definition
Sexual battery of a minor child 16 or 17 years of age[230] With the intent to gratify the lust, passions, or sexual desire of any party—committing lewd or lascivious acts,[231] soliciting a minor to participate in a sexual act,[232] or engaging in sexual contact[233] where the victim is at least 16 years of age and less than 18 years of age and the defendant is 5 or more years older than the victim. ...
Rape[236] Penetration[237] of a female who is less than 18 years of age and not the victim’s spouse.[238]

[So, please stop spreading your legal ignorance]