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Assistant wrestling coach at Payson High School formally charged with sexually abusing students

By ABC 4 · September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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PAYSON, Utah (ABC4) — The assistant wrestling coach at Payson High School was arrested last week on allegations of sexual misconduct against students. He has now been formally charged.

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