Former Butler school board member William “Bill” Halle was found guilty of indirect criminal contempt in regard to the temporary sexual violence order placed on him at a hearing Tuesday, June 20.

Halle, 58, was placed under the order April 28 by Butler County Common Pleas Judge S. Michael Yeager after it was alleged he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old minor whom he employed and counseled at Net Outreach Center in Butler.

According to court documents, District Judge William Robinson sentenced Halle to six months in prison for the violation, but Halle was immediately placed on parole.

Documents showed Halle is to obey the stipulations of the order while on probation and pay a $25 fine.

Police said Halle violated the protection order on May 1, when he posted to his Facebook account.

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