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Former JSO officer pleads not guilty to charges of sexual battery of a child

Butler was arrested in March by JSO and charged with capital sexual battery of a victim less than 12 years old.

A nine-year veteran with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of sexual battery of a child.

Former Officer Matthew Butler was arrested in March by JSO and charged with capital sexual battery of a victim less than 12 years old.

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JSO says former Officer Matthew Butler was initially under investigation after he was allegedly in possession of a nude photograph of a young girl. 

But, Butler got into potentially deeper trouble Thursday, April 18 when a second victim came forward accusing Butler of touching her inappropriately at a sleepover. 

His bond was set at $1 million.

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