Yeah, Alabama 40 years ago? Not such an unorthodox thing back them and there. Sometimes the fathers not only approved but pushed the girls in that direction. Especially if they had many girls. They couldn’t work the farm like sons could so they were useless eaters in a way. If they were old enough to breed, they were old enough to go be supported by someone else. Plus, Look at Jerry Lee Lewis + his 12 yo third cousin.
one was 18
one was 17 but SHE says nothing happened (he read her poetry etc)
these are weak accusations. but it is an intimidation effort.
Odd how he was put on the state supreme court TWICE by the voters.