A Minton man has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Joshua Emil Sullivan, 46, was found guilty of the crime, which he admitted to committing over the internet.
According to court documents, Sullivan distributed child pornography over the internet. His actions led to a lengthy prison term and other consequences.
On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, United States District Court Chief Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Sullivan to the 80-month prison term. After serving his time, Sullivan will be required to serve a term of supervised release of five years.
Sullivan’s sentence also includes being required to register as a sex offender. This is a consequence of his actions and will impact his life significantly.
Acting United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal announced the news of Sullivan’s sentencing. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa as part of the U.S. ‘Project Safe Childhood’ initiative. This nationwide effort aims to reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation of children.
Any persons having knowledge of a child being sexually abused are encouraged to call the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline at 1-800-284-7821.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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