Here’s Kirk Ashton leaving court. pic.twitter.com/GRQ5e8tImp
Ashton currently faces six counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, five counts of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, and nine counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors say the victims were all boys between the ages of 9 and 12 when the alleged abuse occurred and that Ashton’s alleged predatory behavior could span decades into the past.
The New York State Police began investigating the Hilton Central School District late last month after receiving a tip about child abuse at Northwood via the state’s hotline for reporting such crimes.
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Kirk Ashton, 51, was charged with six counts of first-degree sexual abuse and five counts of second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, both felonies, and nine counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, according to the New York State Police.
At a mid-morning news conference in Greece, Major Barry Chase of New York State Police said that all of the alleged sexual acts took place at the school during school hours over the past four years.
Apr 15, 2021
A principal in the Hilton Central School District is charged with sexually abusing nine male students. Kirk Ashton, principal of Northwood Elementary, is facing several counts of endangering the welfare of a child and first-degree sexual abuse charges. Ashton was arrested at a restaurant Wednesday night and is being held in jail on $500,000 bail or $2.5 million bond. He pleaded not guilty. New York State Police say at the time of the alleged abuse, the nine victims were elementary students between the ages of nine and 12. Orders of protection have been issued for eight of them. One parent declined due to privacy concerns. The alleged abuse took place at the school and could go back decades. State Police say more victims are possible. Anyone with information to call State Police.
WHECTV Created: April 14, 2021 09:32 PM
GREECE, N.Y. (WHEC) The principal of Northwood Elementary School in Hilton Wednesday night was charged with multiple counts of inappropriate conduct with male students.
News10NBC crews caught Kirk Ashton leaving the Greece Town Court building after pleading not guilty to nine felony charges. He is accused of sexually abusing multiple boys at the school over several years according to the Monroe County District Attorney s Office.
New York State Police say he is charged with multiple counts of endangering the welfare of a child, first-degree sex abuse, and second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child.