Alpine doctor charged with videotaping employees pleads no contest

PROVO — An Alpine doctor accused of videotaping and fondling his employees pleaded no contest to reduced charges Monday.

Dr. Steven Pack, 51, pleaded no contest in 4th District Court to two counts of sexual battery and two counts of voyeurism by electronic equipment, all class A misdemeanors, as part of a plea bargain. The results of such a plea are the same as if he pleaded guilty. In exchange for his plea, two counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony, and a misdemeanor obstructing justice charge were dismissed.

The charges stem from 2009 when two female employees, ages 18 and 19, told police that they had been videotaped while changing in an exam room at Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Lehi. Officers said they found the video camera, other equipment and a hard drive with images of the women in Pack's possession. Prosecutors said the images showed the women topless.

Following his arrest last year, an employee sued Pack, accusing him of fondling her under the guise of demonstrating medical tests. She alleged sexual battery, sexual assault and infliction of emotional distress. A similar lawsuit was filed in November by another former employee.

Prosecutor David Sturgill said the victims are pleased with the plea, and all are hopeful for a resolution soon.

Pack's attorney, Ron Yengich, said Pack was also happy with the plea that spares his family and the victims from having to go through a trial.

Sturgill said whether Pack keeps his license to practice medicine has yet to be determined. "From what I understand … he's done practicing medicine," he said.

Pack will be sentenced Aug. 2.

— Abigail Shaha