Man pleads guilty to child pornography charges from Dubuque investigation

A man has pleaded guilty to 13 charges related to a Dubuque investigation into child pornography found on his devices. Gian H. Sanagustin, 44, recently pleaded guilty in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to five counts of promotion of child sex abuse material, five counts of possession of child sex abuse material and three counts of identity theft. His sentencing hearing is set for May 22. If a plea deal is accepted five additional counts of promotion of child sex abuse material and five additional counts of possession of child sexual abuse material would be dismissed. Plea documents state that nine years in prison will be the recommended sentence.