A judge has once again denied permission for a well-known Butler music instructor to travel abroad.

Donald Rasely, 59, is forbidden from leaving the state because he still is on probation for molesting a male student who visited his home for singing lessons in 2006.

Rasely pleaded guilty to indecent assault, corruption of minors and furnishing alcohol to minors.

In 2007, he was sentenced to serve 90 to 180 days in prison followed by 8 years of probation.

Under the rules of Butler County Adult Probation, convicted sex offenders must receive permission to travel from both a county court judge and the state the defendant intends to visit.

Rasely, according to court records, wanted to resume employment as a private travel service, escorting tour groups to European countries.

He got permission from the Italian consulate to visit that country this spring. Court documents say Rasely had hoped to accompany a wedding party to Italy.

If that request had been approved, Rasley's court documents said he would later seek similar permission to travel to Germany and Ireland.

Rasely also wanted to resume travel throughout the United States for musical engagements and presentations.

Assistant District Attorney B.T. Fullerton opposed the request because he said there would be a lack of supervision during travel times.

And Butler County Judge William Shaffer denied the request March 31.

But Thursday, Rasely's lawyer asked Shaffer to reconsider.

According to a written request, the defendant had pleaded guilty and was sentenced before the travel restriction was imposed by the probation office.

The written court request claims the restriction effectively increases Rasely's punishment after sentencing, which is not permissible unless there is a hearing.

Court records say Shaffer denied the second request the same day it was filed. The judge did not include a written explanation with his ruling.

Rasely's attorney, John Murtagh of Wexford, could not be reached for comment.