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'I will treat you like the enemy': Payson father accused of grooming, sexually abusing daughter

By ABC 4 · July 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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A rusted metal gate stands in the foreground, casting dark shadows over a deserted residential sidewalk in Utah during twilight, symbolizing isolation and broken trust within a domestic setting.
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Utah News spotted this story published July 6, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A Payson father has been charged with grooming and sexually abusing his 15-year-old daughter during custodial visits. He allegedly sent aggressive messages to her after she reported the abuse.

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