Hampton Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Child Pornography
Newport News, VA – In a shocking case of child exploitation, Jerome Paul Frostman, 47, of Hampton, Virginia, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for receipt of child pornography. This disturbing crime has left the community reeling.
According to court documents, Frostman pleaded guilty on August 8, 2016, to distributing child pornography using a peer-to-peer network. A search warrant executed at his residence revealed that Frostman had been accessing child pornography from his laptop, stating that he “gets a thrill” out of viewing this horrific content.
During an interview with law enforcement agents, Frostman confessed to downloading and receiving over 1,000 images of child pornography. Shockingly, he also admitted to previously sexually assaulting a child on multiple occasions.
U.S. District Judge Mark S. Davis handed down the 16-year sentence in this case. The investigation was led by the FBI’s Norfolk Field Office, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan M. Cowles prosecuted the case, bringing Frostman to justice for his heinous crimes. This sentence serves as a reminder that child exploitation will not be tolerated in our community.
The case number is 4:16-cr-55, and related court documents can be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for this case number.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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