Kitsap County prosecutors last week dropped charges against a former Bainbridge youth sports volunteer accused of child molestation, though a restraining order will prohibit contact between the man and his accuser.

For the second time this year, John Fawley, 52, was set to face three counts of first degree child molestation stemming from several alleged incidents involving him and a juvenile male.

Fawley’s first trial in July resulted in a hung jury, with Deputy Prosecutor Claire Bradley saying a second trial – which had been scheduled to begin this week – wouldn’t likely have yielded a different outcome.

“After careful evaluation, we decided we couldn’t continue the case,” Bradley said.

Separate from the case, the court imposed a civil restraining order in which Fawley “does not admit that he has engaged in any wrongdoing,” but must avoid contact with the boy and not come near his home.

Prosecutors dismissed the charges “without prejudice,” meaning they have the option of re-trying the case until the boy, now 11, turns 21.

Fawley’s attorney David Allen said a future trial was “theoretically possible,” but unlikely.

“John is thankful the case has been dismissed,” Allen said. “He just wants to get back to his life.”

Prior to his March arrest, Fawley had been involved with youth sports on the island, serving as vice president of select programs for the Bainbridge Island Youth Soccer Club.

Following his arrest, the club suspended Fawley from all duties.