Sheldon Thomson, Possession of Child Pornography, Connecticut 2024

Grimy Times has learned that Sheldon Thomson, a 35-year-old woman last residing in Norwich, Connecticut, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in a New Haven federal court on January 23, 2024.

Thomson, who was convicted in state court of sexual assault in the first degree in 2007, was released from prison in November 2015 and began serving a term of probation. In May 2022, Thomson’s state probation officer seized multiple cellphones, a tablet, and a storage card from Thomson, her vehicle, and her residence.

Analysis of the seized devices revealed more than 100 images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including prepubescent children. The penalties in this matter are enhanced based on Thomson’s prior convictions for sexual assault in the first degree and risk of injury to a minor.

Thomson faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel E. Cummings.

This matter has been investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of the State of Connecticut Office of Adult Probation. The prosecution is part of the U.S. government’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative, aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

To report cases of child exploitation, please visit www.cybertipline.com. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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