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Crime on the Rise: Essex Resident Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison
Danny Joel Hummel, a 60-year-old resident of Essex, Iowa, has been handed a harsh sentence for his involvement in a federal crime. On July 18, 2014, Hummel was sentenced by United States Senior District Court Judge Robert Pratt to 60 months in prison, and 10 years of Supervised Release following the period of imprisonment, on the charge of Using a Computer to Transport Obscene Material.
This conviction is the result of Hummel obtaining images in December of 2013 from an off-site electronic data storage location. At the time of the offense, Hummel was under the supervision of the United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Iowa after having been sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography in a prior case.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Iowa and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Cyber Crimes Unit. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Hummel pled guilty to the charge on July 11, 2014, marking a significant milestone in the case. His actions have sent shockwaves throughout the community, and serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in such activities.
As a result of his sentence, Hummel will be required to serve 60 months in prison, followed by 10 years of Supervised Release. This sentence highlights the severity with which the courts view such crimes, and serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar activities.
The people of Iowa can rest assured that their law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to root out such crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. In this case, the United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Iowa and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Cyber Crimes Unit have demonstrated their commitment to keeping their community safe.
Defendant: Danny Joel Hummel
Criminal Charges: Using a Computer to Transport Obscene Material
City and State: Essex, Iowa
Exact Date: July 18, 2014
Sentence or Outcome: 60 months in prison, 10 years of Supervised Release
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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