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Wapello Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
A federal court in Iowa has handed down a severe sentence to Shannon Wade Watson, 39, for possession of child pornography. On March 28, 2014, United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey sentenced Watson to 120 months imprisonment for his crimes.
Watson was also ordered to serve 15 years of supervised release following the period of imprisonment and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund. Additionally, he will be required to register as a sex offender.
The investigation that led to Watson’s sentencing began in July 2011, when a Scott County Deputy and member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force participated in an online investigation of the possession of child pornography. The deputy identified images of child pornography on a computer later identified as belonging to Shannon Wade Watson.
On September 26, 2011, a search warrant was conducted at Watson’s Wapello residence, resulting in the seizure of the identified computer and related equipment. A forensic examination of a computer hard drive and two thumb drives identified over 300 images of child pornography.
Watson pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in November 2013. The case was investigated by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, and the United States Secret Service Cyber-Crimes Unit. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Shannon Wade Watson’s crimes are a stark reminder of the severity of child pornography and the importance of protecting our children from these heinous crimes. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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