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Peterson withdraws child sex abuse pleas

Gary Peterson, who pleaded guilty in April to three of 32 counts of sexual abuse of children he was charged with, withdrew his guilty plea at his sentencing Monday.

"There may be a reason this may not proceed to sentencing today," said sate District Judge Daniel Boucher, once he sat down at the bench after having an audience with Peterson's attorneys.

Kaydee Snipes Ruiz, Peterson's attorney, said Peterson's plea was not taken voluntarily and that he was "coerced" into giving it.

Boucher said he was reluctant to allow them to revoke the plea but didn't see how he had a choice.

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