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ST. GEORGE — A former staff member accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls housed at a treatment center in Toquerville was sentenced on multiple felony charges during a recent hearing in 5th District Court.
Paul Anthony Nichols, 23, of St. George, appeared before District Judge Jay Winward on May 16 for sentencing on seven second-degree felony charges — five counts of forcible sexual abuse and two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Nichols pleaded guilty to the charges on March 28, and under the terms of the plea agreement, one first-degree felony rape charge was dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea.
Defense attorney Nathan Reeve represented Nichols, while prosecutors Eric Gentry and Tyler Bonzo represented the state.
