Kirk Ashton, former Hilton NY principal accused of abuse, posts bail
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Bail for Hilton principal accused of sexually abusing students lowered to $175K
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Bail for Hilton principal accused of sexually abusing students lowered to $175K
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Judge Bailey Turner Wednesday set Ashton s cash bail at $250,000. It was originally $500,000, then lowered to $350,000 by another judge.
Assistant District Attorney Sara VanStrydonck asked that the bail not be lowered, contending that Ashton has more financial means than others who typically appear in criminal court. He is suspended and on paid leave, as required by law, and still collecting a salary of more than $150,000 a year.
Ashton s wife has filed for divorce since his arrest.
Ashton s attorney, Robert King, requested that bail be $175,000. He said his trial preparation could be difficult with Ashton jailed in Niagara County.
The investigation into the alleged sex abuse is ongoing, and VanStrydonck said there is the potential of more of these types of charges.