Eureka Man Sentenced 10 Years For Child Porn

Eureka Man Sentenced 10 Years For Child Porn

William Wood, 62, of Eureka, California, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for his conviction on a charge of possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp.

The sentence was imposed by the Hon. Trina L. Thompson, United States District Judge, on May 17, 2024. Wood had pleaded guilty in October 2023 to one count of possession of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2). He was originally indicted on that charge by a federal grand jury in December 2022.

According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Wood possessed more than 300 images and videos depicting child pornography on his electronic devices. This included approximately 24 images depicting infants or toddlers and hundreds more depicting prepubescent children. Furthermore, the government argued in its sentencing papers that Wood used social media to send child pornography to another individual, including images depicting infants or toddlers and prepubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

In addition to sentencing Wood to prison, Judge Thompson ordered the defendant to serve five years of supervised release to begin after his prison term is completed and to pay $35,000 in restitution. The case is a result of an investigation by the FBI, with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant United States Attorney Kelsey Davidson is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Sara Slattery. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of child exploitation and the efforts of law enforcement to combat it.

The Grimy Times urges parents and guardians to remain vigilant in monitoring their children’s online activities and to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities immediately.

As the investigation continues, the Grimy Times will provide updates on this case. For now, the community can rest a little easier knowing that William Wood will be held accountable for his crimes.