Salem, OHIO

Apr 7, 2007 - James Purrington, 44, Salem High School Band director, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual battery, a third-degree felony for having sex with a band member.

Timothy McNicol, assistant county prosecutor, said that the female used to baby-sit Purrington's children. The sexual conduct was a felony because of the student-teacher relationship, McNicol said. The activities would not have been a crime if she had just been a baby sitter.

Purrington resigned his position last year just before he was indicted.
Full Name: James L. Purrington
No sentencing date given.

SENTENCED June 15 - Purrington was sentenced to one year in prison. He will have to register as a sex offender.

Nov 28 - There are no disciplinary actions listed at the Ohio Teacher Conduct database for this teacher.