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Half-brother of Utah governor — already serving prison time for enticing a minor — sentenced for sexually abusing girlfriend’s daughter more than 15 years ago

He referenced the relationship in online conversation with a police officer posing as a minor.

(Photo courtesy of Utah County Sheriff's Office) Paul Gordon Peters

Gov. Gary Herbert’s half brother — who is serving prison time for engaging in sexually explicit online chats with a police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl — will spend even more time behind bars for sexually abusing a girl more than 15 years ago.

Paul Gordon Peters, 48, pleaded no contest Tuesday to three charges of attempted sexual abuse of a child, a third-degree felony, in 4th District Court.