[Colofornian]

How old was the accused and the victim at the time of the first occurrence? If she was barely under 14 and he was16, and it was consensual, my outrage would be tempered somewhat.

The Lds church only decided to allow male 18 yo missionaries last October -- and any of those 18 yo who have moved forward toward that end haven't finished their missionary training...which means that ALL of the Lds male missionaries out there RIGHT NOW are at least 19 years old...which was their 2012 standard.

[SeaHawkFan]

The alleged perp is now 20,so it is possible he was 17 at the time of the first occurrence.

Is there physical evidence?

It appears the age of consent for women is 14 in Utah. Since there is less than a seven year age difference, the prosecutor may have a tough time proving the girl was under 14 at the time sex occurred.

I might be hesitant to convict on a rape charge without proof the girl was under 14 at the time of any alleged sexual abuse.

I suspect this will be pled out on a reduced charged.