[newgeezer]

But it would get Ludwig off the hook for kidnapping.

It shouldn't. The kidnapping charge should stick, just as it would if a 5-year-old went with him "willingly."

I think that's the point.

[twigs]

Well, I heard locally that the authorities were going to drop kidnapping charges.

[Bigh4u2]

I think I had read in an earlier thread that she would be charged as an adult.

It may be that PA recognizes 'adulthood' at an earlier age than most.

Not sure tho.