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Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
A Carrol, Iowa man has admitted to possessing child pornography after a guilty plea in federal court. Wyant Unruh, 37, pleaded guilty to the charges on November 7, 2022.
According to court documents, Unruh used the messaging app Kik to knowingly receive and attempt to receive visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct between November 2019 and July 2021. He also admitted to sharing child pornography with others via the app.
As part of a plea agreement, Unruh faces a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment without the possibility of parole, a fine of not more than $250,000, a mandatory special assessment of $100, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years with the potential of life.
Unruh was taken into custody by the United States Marshal after the guilty plea and will remain in custody pending sentencing. Sentencing before United States District Court Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand will be set for a later date after a presentence report is prepared.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kraig R. Hamit.
Unruh’s case number is 22-3016, and court file information can be found at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl. The public can follow the United States Attorney’s Office on Twitter @USAO_NDIA.
This case highlights the ongoing struggle against child exploitation and the importance of reporting suspicious activity. If you suspect child exploitation, report it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at https://report.cybertip.org/.
Wyant Unruh’s crime is a stark reminder of the dangers of child pornography and the need for vigilance in protecting our children. We 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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