Robin Piper, the Prosecutor of Butler County, brings into office a wealth of legal experience and knowledge.Mr. Piper graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1981.

In addition to maintaining a private practice in Hamilton for many years, Mr. Piper was also an Assistant Prosecutor for John Holcomb from 1983 until 1998. Mr. Piper's record as a Assistant Prosecutor is remarkable, and his efforts as a Special Prosecutor during the famous Lucasville Prison Riots earned him praises and recognition from then-Governor George Voinovich, Senator Mike Dewine, and the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. read more

April 09, 2008

41-year-old Middletown resident receives fifth conviction for Domestic Violence

Press Release For Immediate Release April 9, 2008

(MIDDLETOWN) - A Butler County jury deliberated for two and a half hours on Monday before convicting Steven Sturgell, a 41-year-old Middletown resident, of Domestic Violence, a third degree felony. This conviction is Sturgell's fifth conviction for Domestic Violence.

Sturgell's charge stemmed from an incident on November 18, 2007, at the home of Sturgell and his wife. During the course of an argument, Sturgell used a wire coat hanger to assault his wife, leaving several large bruises on her body. At trial, Sturgell testified in his own defense, claiming that he "swatted" his wife two times with the hanger in self-defense.

Sturgell remains in the Butler County Jail after having his bond revoked and faces up to five years when he is sentenced on May 29, 2008, at 8:30 am before the Honorable Judge Keith Spaeth.

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Contact: For more information contact Robin Piper
(513) 887-3494

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