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5 Browns’ dad faces prison for child sex abuse

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The father of musical group The 5 Browns felt guilty Thursday because of sexually abusing his daughters when they were children and could spend at least 10 years in prison.

In a barely audible voice, Keith Scott Brown, 55, felt guilty to one count of first-degree felony sodomy upon a child and two counts of second-degree felony sexual abuse of a child. Sentencing was scheduled for March 31.

Because of plea agreement, Brown would face 10 years to life for the sodomy charge and one to 15 years on each of the second-degree felonies. The sentences would run concurrently.

Brown declined to comment as he left 4th District Judge David N. Mortensen’s courtroom Thursday morning.

Steven Shapiro, Brown’s attorney, said the plea was the result of nearly six months of negotiations between prosecutors and Brown.

"Today was the next step in a very long process of accountability for a reprehensible act," Shapiro said. He said the plea deal will minimize the harm a public trial would cause the family.

Shapiro said Brown was "remorseful" for what had happened