A disturbing crime has shaken the community of Reinbeck, Iowa. Michael Cottrell, a 43-year-old man, has pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography.
Cottrell, a Reinbeck resident, was convicted of one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. The charges stem from his admissions of knowingly receiving and possessing child pornography on his computer between 2012 and 2014.
According to court records, Cottrell’s actions were in direct violation of federal laws. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment and a possible maximum sentence of 40 years’ imprisonment, along with a $500,000 fine and a $200 special assessment.
Cottrell remains in the custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing. The court will set a sentencing date after a presentence report is prepared.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the U.S. government to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project aims to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and to identify and rescue victims.
Michael Cottrell’s case is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of child pornography possession. It is crucial for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the community to work together to prevent such crimes and ensure justice is served.
Court file information is available at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl. The case file number is CR 15-82.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_NDIA for updates on this case and other similar investigations.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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