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Mason County Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse
Posted Thursday, June 4, 2009 ; 10:40 PM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Friday, June 5, 2009 ; 04:26 AM


According to Mason County Court records, Curtis Kimble, 57, faces 31 counts of sexual abuse.

Story by Jeff Pullin
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POINT PLEASANT --  Another case of sexual abuse hits a local school system.

A Mason County elementary school teacher has been charged with numerous sex charges Thursday.

According to Mason County Court records, Curtis Kimble, 57, faces 31 counts of sexual abuse.

Court documents state that the alleged abuse happened for 10 year between 1980 and 1990. The charges also claims that one of the incidents happened at Hannan High School where he is a teacher.

Kimble also teaches at Ashton elementary. Bond has been set at $500,000. Kimble was Arraigned on Thursday.

Last Month, the former Principal of Wahama High School, also in Mason County, was charged with sexual abuse.

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Millie
6/7/09 at 12:48 AM
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It has come out that the accuser is an in law that is in lakin correctional facility. Her mother had come to Mr. Kimble and his wife for bail money, when they didn't put it up, she said she would get even. This is so so wrong. The fact that the 2nd accuser is friend to the 1st accusers mother. Kind of funny don't you think. Besides why wait until this long to bring something this serious out. She should have done it then or when she turned 18. She is lying, the whole deal is false and should be thrown out. Such a shock, the hatred these people have just because they don't have the money to bail out their jail bate daughter.
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Jeff Bryson
6/6/09 at 7:31 AM
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The fact that her "cared for the children" may have been his method for gaining access. Many sex offenders are described as being "good with children." (posted by a specialist/expert on sex offenders)
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Carol
6/5/09 at 2:16 PM
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Both my children graduated from Hannan and oldest grandchild (who attends Hannan now) was taught by Mr.Kimble while attending Ashton/Hannan. He was one of the few at Ashton/Hannan that thought more of the kids than just being a paycheck. I've lived in the area for 35 years and never heard any accusations towards Mr. Kimble. I don't believe any of these allegations. It’s sad to think it took these accusers so long to file charges. And I agree with the parents whose child has been abused, tormented and bullied by other students I to, went though the same thing with my son, but when I and my son started fighting back my son was punished. Yes let’s take a good look at the Mason County school system. Let’s get rid of all those so called educators that are just there for a paycheck instead of educating our children. I haven't seen any improvement in the system since 1991. It's still what your last name is and if you happen to be good at playing sports. Prayers to the Kimble family.
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Jimmy
6/5/09 at 2:12 PM
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I attended and graduated from Hannan and was in his classes and played football. I respected and still respect him for he was one of the few in the school system that cared about the kids instead of just collecting a paycheck, and a heck of a coach. Hey coach I know what went on while I was in your classes. Nothing but school work more work and after school was football plays, and football films. I don't believe any of these allegations and never will. Being wrongfully accused is the plan, gets him out of the system for standing up for the students. Why did the accusers not speak up for so long? Why not file a report once of legal age of 18 was reached? Future students wellbeing couldn’t have been on the minds of the accusers or these false allegations would have been brought to surface years ago you’d have thought. Hang in there coach thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this trying time.

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