Bothell ex-counselor gets two years of probation for touching children

Brian Hall, a 61-year-old former family counselor from Bothell, has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriate behavior with minors during counseling sessions. The charges against him date back to 2019, including one count of indecent liberties and three counts of fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation. The case began when a 10-year-old boy reported inappropriate contact with Hall, prompting other boys to come forward with similar allegations. As a result, seven sexual assault protection orders were filed against him, preventing any contact with the affected minors. Hall's licenses as a counselor and social worker were suspended when the charges were filed, reflecting the serious nature of the accusations.

He ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault, underscoring the court's recognition of the gravity of his actions. The judge imposed strict conditions, prohibiting Hall from having unsupervised contact with any minors unless they are his biological relatives, serving as a crucial measure to protect vulnerable children from potential harm.