Bobby Lee Donnell, Sr., 43, of Red Lake, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to possessing images depicting the sexual abuse of children, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats.
According to court documents, on March 7, 2020, following a traffic stop, Donnell was arrested by the Red Lake Police Department pursuant to an open warrant. After taking Donnell into custody, officers found on Donnell’s cell phone images of child sexual abuse involving minors under the age of 12.
Donnell pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright to one count of possession of child pornography.
This case was the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force, the Red Lake Tribal Police Department, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan B. Gilead is prosecuting the case.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled for a later date, bringing Donnell a step closer to facing the consequences of his actions.
The charges against Donnell are a stark reminder of the severity of child exploitation crimes and the importance of continued efforts to combat them.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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