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Published 13:14 19 Jun 2026 GMT
A teacher accused of inappropriate relationships with her two adopted sons was allegedly reported to authorities by her ex-husband after he found a series of alarming text messages.
Amber Swain, 35, was charged earlier this month after allegations involving the two teens, aged 17 and 18, came to light.
The former executive director of a nonprofit that supports foster children is also a teacher at Pend Oreille River School. Following her arrest, the Newport School District placed her on administrative leave.
In a statement, the district said it is cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
"While we cannot say much at this time, we can unequivocally and firmly state that we take these matters very seriously," the district said. "We are working closely with law enforcement as they continue their investigation into this matter."
According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, Swain's ex-husband shared messages he found with Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
In one alleged exchange, one of Swain's adopted sons reportedly asked if he could be in her bed "again, just once."
"No," Swain allegedly replied. "I love you so much."
"Nothing like that is ever going to happen. You will find someone who you love being with like that and care about," she allegedly added.
Police say the messages became part of the evidence that led to the investigation.
Court documents state that one of the alleged relationships began in December, when one of the boys was still 17 years old.
Investigators noted that Swain had adopted one of the teens after first meeting him as a third-grade student in her classroom in 2017.
During police interviews, one of the boys allegedly told investigators he had sex with Swain "many times," including just two days before speaking with officers.
Per court filings, the teen said Swain allegedly asked him: "Should we be doing this?" during their first encounter, to which he replied: "Yes."
He later sent a message saying he "wanted it to happen again."
The teen also reportedly told police the situation felt "normal" because they had "cuddled since he was young".
When asked for further details, he allegedly responded: "Things got handsy, that's all I'm going to say."
The teacher initially denied having any inappropriate contact with the teen.
Court records state that she later told officials she did not know why but she "leaned in," adding that she was "like half asleep or something" before pushing his hand away from her leg.
She also denied having a relationship with the second adopted son before later admitting she had been with him starting in February 2026.
Swain was arrested on June 2 on suspicion of first- and second-degree incest charges after the messages were reported by her ex-husband.
In Washington state, first-degree incest charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Second-degree incest charges and first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor carry maximum penalties of five years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
Swain's trial is currently scheduled for October.
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