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Read more →Bettendorf man sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses
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A Bettendorf man has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for receipt, possession, and distribution of child pornography. The investigation involved local law enforcement and national cyber tip lines. Authorities emphasize ongoing efforts against online exploitation through initiatives like Project Safe Childhood.
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Read more →Iowa City man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for child pornography
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A Bettendorf man received over eighteen years in federal prison after being convicted again for child pornography offenses while on supervised release. Authorities say Jacob Lawson Bertrand possessed thousands of illegal images and videos using an unauthorized cell phone.
Read more →Iowa City man sentenced to over nine years for receipt of child pornography
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Nong Chatchanok Press from Iowa City has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Authorities seized thousands of illicit images from his devices following an investigation led by local police and federal prosecutors.
Read more →Davenport man sentenced to over 14 years for possessing ammunition as a felon
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Diamonte Eugene Thomas of Davenport has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon. Authorities say he fired shots near an apartment building while children were present in his car. The case is part of broader efforts under Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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