Crime & Safety
New Sex Assault Charges Filed Against Teachers Aide
The Stratford teacher's aide has been additionally charged with sexually assaulting two minors at the Trumbull Marriott.

A Stratford teacher’s aide who was previously charged by Stratford Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a student was additionally charged by Trumbull Police.
Kyle Damato-Kushel, 46, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15 and a 16-year-old at the Trumbull Marriott in August. One of the victim’s knew Damato-Kushel through family and the other was friends with the other victim, police said.
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Stratford Police began the investigation and let Trumbull Police know about the alleged assault at the Marriott.
Damato-Kushel turned herself into Trumbull Police Jan. 11. She is charged with four counts of risky of injury to a minor, second-degree sexual assault and two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault. She was released on a $50,000 bond.
Image via Stratford Police
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