Kentucky Lawmaker Clarifies Intent Behind Bill on First Cousin Relationships
Kentucky state congressman and "Survivor" champion Nick Wilson backtracks on a bill that inadvertently removed first cousins from the state's incest statute, blaming a drafting error. The bill, intended to add "sexual contact" to the statute, was withdrawn and refilled within 24 hours. Wilson faced criticism and ridicule but emphasized the importance of the bill in combating familial abuse. He also sponsors other bills aimed at protecting children from abuse and trafficking.
