NEWTON -- A former Newton police officer accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy in a Burger King bathroom last month remains jailed despite getting his bail reduced nearly a month ago.

Jason R. Miller, 39, of Hampton, is being held at the Morris County jail, where he was transferred from the Sussex County jail soon after his arrest Dec. 15.

Miller did not appear in Superior Court on Jan. 4 when a judge reduced his bail from $200,000 to $150,000.

After the hearing, his attorney, Anthony Iacullo, said he was "hopeful" the reduction would soon result in Miller's release from custody. However, Miller remained in the Morris County jail as of Thursday morning, according to the jail.

Iacullo declined further comment Wednesday.

Sussex County Assistant Prosecutor Laura Nazzaro said the next step in the case is a grand jury review.

Miller resigned from the Newton force in 2015 as part of a plea agreement after allegations he exposed himself to male motorists during traffic stops.

As part of Miller's guilty plea to tampering with records, charges of lewdness and official misconduct were dismissed.

He avoided jail time but was sentenced to two year's probation.

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