OSU drum-major coach charged with kidnapping and rape

OSU University of Music staff member and drum-major coach, Christopher Stewart Kitchen, was arrested yesterday on two first-degree felony charges of kidnapping and rape. On April 15th, Kitchen went out drinking with the victim, took her to his house, and refused to take her home (after she asked several times to leave). He later took her into his bedroom and raped her. His arraignment is scheduled for this morning (4/30) in Franklin County Municipal Court.

OSU released this statement:

“The university is deeply concerned to learn of criminal allegations against one of our employees of kidnapping and sexual assault.  Upon being informed of these allegations by the Columbus Division of Police on April 23, the university moved quickly to place the employee on administrative leave and launched its own internal investigation in accordance with university policy.

He was taken into custody Wednesday by law enforcement officials, and we will continue to assist them in their efforts. Since this is an on-going law enforcement investigation, the university is limited in its ability to provide additional comment at this time. Please contact the Columbus Division of Police or the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office with additional questions.”

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