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By: Denise Yost, Multimedia Content Manager
COLUMBUS, Ohio –
The man accused of attempting to trade nude photos and sex acts for positions in the All Ohio State Fair Youth Choir was released on bond Monday afternoon.
Zachary Ruppel, 26, is facing two counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and one count of compelling prostitution. He appeared in court for a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon, and two types of bond were set at $25,000.
Columbus police say Ruppel was soliciting nude pictures and sex acts in exchange for positions in the All Ohio State Fair Youth Choir from his St. Francis DeSales High School students, as well as other juveniles involved with the All Ohio State Fair Youth Choir in 2011.
Ruppel is no longer employed by the school.
Detectives searched Ruppel’s home after complaints were made to Ohio State Fair Choir staff about the allegations against Ruppel.
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