Ind. party hostess had sex with teens, police say

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. -- A 38-year-old southern Indiana woman faces charges of sexual misconduct with a minor after police say she had oral sex with a 15-year-old boy during a drinking party at her Floyds Knobs home.

Authorities say Mary Dennis had sex with at least three other teens during parties in September, but those teens were older than 16, Indiana's age of consent.

Dennis also is accused of serving alcohol to at least six teens, including her 13-year-old daughter. She also was charged this week with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and neglect.

Defense attorney Paige Gabhart says Dennis' divorce was finalized early this year and she had been going through "a number of stressors" at the time of the alleged incidents.

Dennis is free on bond pending her Sept. 7 trial.