was a Mormon church member in Cedar Hills, Utah; accused of touching an underage girl while she was sleeping; in 2017, found guilty of forcible sexual abuse (2nd degree felony); sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison and 3 years probation

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Shane Cameron Pugh was a mormon in Cedar Hills, Utah. Shane Pugh touched a minor girl while she was sleeping. Pugh was found guilty of forcible sexual abuse a 2nd degree felony. Prison Sentenced 1-15 years/prison time suspended. Jail time sentenced 210 days. Probation 36 months. According to a Floodlit source Pugh was disfellowshipped for 3 years in the LDS church.

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4TH DISTRICT COURT – PROVO
UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. SHANE CAMERON PUGH
CASE NUMBER 171402531 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 – 76-5-404 – FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE – 2nd Degree Felony
Offense Date: April 17, 2017
Location: Utah County
Plea: December 14, 2017 Guilty
Disposition: December 14, 2017 Guilty

SENTENCE PRISON
Based on the defendant’s conviction of FORCIBLE SEXUAL ABUSE a 2nd Degree Felony, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year nor more than fifteen years in the Utah State Prison.
The prison term is suspended.

ORDER OF PROBATION
The defendant is placed on probation for 36 month(s)

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  1. Offender Profile Shane Cameron Pugh
    view source details | 9 Apr 2024 | Offender Radar
  2. Offender Details Shane Cameron Pugh
    view source details | 9 Apr 2024 | Utah Department of Corrections

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