Sexual assault charges filed against Bloomington surgeon

Posted on January 16, 2020
Kink is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bloomington(PHOTO:Bloomington Police)

 

By Katherine Murphy

A Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday as a result of a sexual assault and sexual abuse investigation involving an adult victim.

34-year-old Shaun A. Kink was arrested for aggravated criminal sexual assault of an adult with a physical disability, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of an adult with a physical disability, and aggravated criminal sexual assault.

Bond has been set for $200,000.

He is being held at the McLean County Jail.

Katherine Murphy can be reached at [email protected]

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