BY U.S. Attorney/KRVN News | January 11, 2021
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Lincoln, Neb. A Laughlin, Nevada man, who was arrested in Elwood, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. 55 year year old Robert Shelton will also be required to serve seven years of post-release supervision and also register as a sex offender. He was also ordered to pay a $5,000 assessment to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act Fund.
According to a news release from the U.S. attorney, Deputies with the Gosper County Sheriff’s Office stopped Shelton for speeding in Elwood on Oct. 16, 2019.
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