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Media Advisory: Teacher Charged with Abusing Student Has Fled Country

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 3, 2013

• What:  Press conference to announce charges against private school teacher in connection with the abuse of a student

• When:  Tuesday, December 3, 2:00 p.m. --- (arrive by 1:30 p.m.)

• Where: Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg

On November 11, 2013, the Montgomery County Police - Family Crimes Division's Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Section initiated an investigation into the sexual assault of a 15-year-old autistic child by his teacher at the Frost School in Wheaton.

Yee Tak Sharon Kui, age 25, of the 100 block of Pasture Side Place in Rockville, was a teacher at The Frost School.  The Frost School is a private special education school which serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and related special needs.  Investigation revealed that twice in November, while the victim's parents were out of the house, the defendant went to the victim's residence in Silver Spring and engaged the victim in illegal sexual contact.

An arrest warrant was obtained charging Kui with 2 counts of Third Degree Sex Offense, Sex Abuse of a Minor, and Sexual Solicitation of a Minor.  Further investigation conducted with the United States Department of Homeland Security has revealed that the defendant has fled to Hong Kong to avoid prosecution.

There will be a press conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg.  Officials from the Police Department and the victim's family will be present.  Media outlets wishing to cover the press conference need to arrive at 1:30 p.m. to allow sufficient time to pass through security.

JMD

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Release ID: 13-389
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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