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Given that the sum of the first $n$ terms, $S_n$, of the sequence ${a_n} (n=1,2,3,...)$ satisfies $S_n = 2a_n - a_1$, and $a_1$, $a_2 + 1$, $a_3$ form an arithmetic sequence.

(I) Find the general term formula of the sequence ${a_n}$.

(II) Find the sum of the first $n$ terms of the sequence ${a_n - n - 2}$.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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