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OSU Drum Major Instructor Charged With Rape, Kidnapping

Stewart Kitchen
Columbus Police
Kitchen was charged Wednesday with rape and kidnapping, both first-degree felonies.

The drum major instructor for the Ohio State marching band faces charges of rape and kidnapping. 

Stewart Kitchen is due in Franklin County Municipal Court Thursday.

He’s accused of inviting a woman into his home for drinks on April 15, then allegedly forcing to have sex with him.

Kitchen is on administrative leave and OSU has launched an investigation.