Ben Kasle Convicted on Count A
Another awesome point for the most ethical people on the planet.
A man was arrested today accused of having sex with a teenager at the Church of Scientology in Downtown Cincinnati.
Twenty-one-year-old Ben Kasle is charged with two counts of gross sexual imposition.
Investigators say he had sex with the girl who is now 14-years-old.
Police records indicate the alleged offenses happened at the church on Fourth Street between October 2007 and September 2008.
An attorney representing the church says the church is aware of the investigation and is cooperating with police, however, the church has no comment since the investigation is ongoing.
He is due in court on May 6th.
Man Accused Of Abusing Minor At Scientology Church
KYPost.com 23rd April 09
http://www.kypost.com/content/wcpos...cientology-Church/qVq4Nl2tMESaX4sT3z47lg.cspx
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Kasel was Convicted on 1 of 2 counts by Nolo Contendere on June 4, 2009 . Not sure if he's still in OH, as he's not listed in their registry yet. He's not listed as incarcerated in the state prison. Maybe an Ohioan can followup. Here's what I found:
Count A: SEX IMPOSITN-VICTIM 13,14,15M3 2907-06A4 ORCN
Case Summary
Case Number: /09/CRB/13040
Common Pleas Case Number:
Case Caption: STATE OF OHIO vs. BEN KASLE
Judge: BRAD GREENBERG
Filed Date: 4/23/2009
Case Type: -
Race: WHITE
Sex: M
Age: 21
Date of Birth: 3/5/1988
Count A: SEX IMPOSITN-VICTIM 13,14,15M3 2907-06A4 ORCN
Disposition: 06/04/2009 314 CONV BY NOLO CONTNDR
Count B: SEX IMPOSITN-VICTIM 13,14,15M3 2907-06A4 ORCN
Disposition: 06/04/2009 330 CHARGE DISMISSED
Tier I New tier structure
The Adam Walsh Act and Ohio Senate Bill 10 organize sex offender classification into three Tiers. Classification is based solely on the offense of conviction; a person s likelihood to reoffend will no longer be considered.
Registration and verification duties:
Tier I : registration duties last 15 years for adults, 10 years for juveniles; in-person verification at the county sheriff s office is required annually.
http://www.ashlandcounty.org/sheriff/predator_classifications.cfm
CHAPTER 2907: SEX OFFENSES
2907.01 Sex offenses general definitions.
As used in sections 2907.01 to 2907.38 of the Revised Code:
Charge:
Route: Ohio Revised Code» TITLE [29] XXIX CRIMES -- PROCEDURE» CHAPTER 2907: SEX OFFENSES
2907.06 Sexual imposition.
(A) No person shall have sexual contact with another, not the spouse of the offender; cause another, not the spouse of the offender, to have sexual contact with the offender; or cause two or more other persons to have sexual contact when any of the following applies:
(4) The other person, or one of the other persons, is thirteen years of age or older but less than sixteen years of age, whether or not the offender knows the age of such person, and the offender is at least eighteen years of age and four or more years older than such other person.
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The Origin of the Nolo Contendere Plea in Criminal Law