5 Browns dad gets at least 10 years in abuse case

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The father of the renowned piano group The 5 Browns was sentenced today to serve at least 10 years in prison on charges that he sexually abused his three daughters when they were children.

Keith S. Brown, 55, pleaded guilty in February to one felony count of sodomy of a child and two felony counts of sexual abuse of a child.

Fourth District Judge David Mortensen sentenced Brown to 10 years to life on the first count, and 15 years to life for each of the others. The sentences will run concurrently, but Brown will have to serve at least 10 years under the plea agreement.

"I do believe, sir, that you are a pedophile, and I do believe that you are a danger to society," Judge Mortensen said before handing down the sentence.

Brown had been free pending the sentencing but was led away by a bailiff after today's hearing to be taken to the Utah State Prison.