Bethel Man Charged With Sexual Assault: State Police

BETHEL, CT — State police have charged a Bethel man with sexual assault after they say he solicited female victims for bogus scientific research.

Police say Brian Casella, 35, solicited female victims for a fake medical study, in which he would use various instruments as well as his own hands and ears to manipulate and listen to their abdomens. Casella would record and photograph the female victims during the session, after which he would compensate them with cash payments.

Casella allegedly told these victims the monetary compensation was from the company receiving the session results.

Investigators discovered a hard drive which contained several recordings and photographs of unidentified female victims.

Anyone who recognizes Casella and believes they may have been a victim is advised to contact Detective Barbero at 860-904-0493. All calls will remain confidential.