Reported by: Deb SilvermanWeb produced by: Ian Preuth The Fairfield father who was locked up after his daughter didn't get her GED will be released from jail Friday.
Butler county Juvenile Court Judge David Niehaus ordered Brian Gegner to be sure his daughter attends a GED preparation class four days a week. If not, he'll go back to jail.
The ruling came after the Judge gave Brian Gegner a tough talk saying he was jailed because he'd been "totally neglectful." The punishment came after the court had multiple contacts with Gegner over the last several years because of his daughter Brittany's truancy.
The judge also reminded Brian Gegner that he was aware of the consequences if he didn't stay on top of his daughter's education.
Brittany claimed her skipping at Fairfield high and Butler Tech became more frequent while she was living with her mother. The father was held responsible because he had custody and the problems started under his watch.
Niehaus also told Brian Gegner that when it comes to Brittany's education, the father, "abdicated his responsibilities as a parent."
Brittany is now 18, and said her father shouldn't be punished for her problems. Gegner was sentenced last week to six months in jail for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
