News : Jeffrey Diveley Sentenced

Jeffrey Diveley sentenced in 14 charges against him

In the case of Jeffrey Diveley, 64 of Shellsburg, sentencing was issued on Friday, February 7, 2025. The judge sentenced Diveley to 40 years in prison, but said that it is possible that Diveley will only serve 25-30 years. Diveley is currently being held at the Iowa Classification Center in Coralville.

Four of the charges, 9-11 and 13 made the defendant unbailable at the time of the verdict. Diveley was immediately handcuffed and taken into custody following the jury verdict where he was kept in the custody of the Benton County Jail.

Diveley's charges are CORRECTED and listed below. An asterisk indicates the lower charge determined by the jury. Following each charge is the sentence imposed by the judge:

1 Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree, a Class B Felony *Assault - General - Simple Misdemeanor

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

2 Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, a Class C Felony *Assault - General -Simple Misdemeanor

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

3 Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, a Class C Felony *Assault - General -Simple Misdemeanor

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

4 Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, a Class C Felony *Assault - General -Simple Misdemeanor

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

5 Lascivious Acts with a child, a Class C Felony -

(Count 5 - 10 years, $1,000 fine - Surcharge of $90 sex abuse.)

6 Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree, a Class A Felony, Second Offense

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

7 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, aggravated misdemeanor - *Assault - General - Simple Misdemeanor

(Counts 1,2,3,4, 6 and 7 - 30 days in jail to be served concurrently aka at the same time, with credit for time served.)

8 Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree, a Class B Felony *Assault WIth Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse - Aggravated Misdemeanor

(Count 8 - Prison 2 years, fine $625 - Surcharge $90, Sexual Abuse)

9 Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, child victim, a Class C Felony -

(Count 9 - 10 years Prison/Fine $1,000 - Surcharge $90 Sex abuse. Counts 9.10,11 served concurrently)

10 Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, child victim, a Class C Felony -

(Count 10 - 10 Prison - Fine $1,000 Surcharge $90 Sex Abuse, Counts 9.10,11 served concurrently)

11 Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, child victim, a Class C Felony -

(Count 11 - 10 Prison - Fine $1,000 Surcharge $90 Sex Abuse, Counts 9.10,11 served concurrently )

12 Lascivious Acts with a Child, a Class C Felony -

(Count 12 - 10 Prison - Fine $1,000 Surcharge $90 Sex Abuse)

13 Sexual Abuse, 3rd Degree, child victim, a Class C Felony -

(Count 13 - 10 Prison - Fine $1370 Surchage $90 Sex Abuse)

14 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, aggravated misdemeanor -

(Count 14 - Prison 2 Years - Fine $625 Surcharge $90)

Sex Abuse/Sentence imposed on Counts 9, 10 and 11 to run concurrently to each other and following Count 5, 12 and 13.

Sentences in Counts 5, 12, 13 will run consecutively.

In Counts 7 and 14 the sentences will run concurrently.

The Defendant will serve 40 years in prison with credit for time served with the fine suspended.

Sentence in Counts 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 begin upon the completion of the sentence imposed.

A special sentence is also imposed in Counts 7 and 14 to begin upon the completion of the sentence imposed.