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North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge
A North Dakota man has pleaded guilty to transporting child pornography, a crime that carries severe penalties. Quentin Edward Doerr, age 40, of Bismarck, North Dakota appeared before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on April 23, 2013 and pled guilty to the charge of transportation of child pornography.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is 20 years in prison with a minimum of 5 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. This is a serious offense that highlights the severity of child pornography.
In January of 2012, Doerr possessed video recorded depictions of himself engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a minor female. Doerr traveled from South Dakota to his home in North Dakota with the video file of child pornography in his computer.
The investigation was conducted by the Spink County Sheriff’s Office, the Bismarck Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper.
A presentence investigation was ordered and a sentencing date was set for July 29, 2013. The defendant was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.
The guilty plea of Quentin Edward Doerr serves as a reminder of the importance of investigating and prosecuting crimes related to child pornography. It is crucial that those who engage in such activities are held accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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