Crime & Safety
Former Meriden Dentist Guilty Of Sex Assault Charges
A former Meriden dentist has reached a plea deal with prosecutors on charges of child porn possession and sexual assault.

MERIDEN, CT - A former Meriden dentist reached a plea deal with prosecutors on numerous charges stemming from a sex assault and child pornography case, according to the Meriden Record-Journal. Jeffrey Krahling, 52, of Wallingford, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, which will be suspended after 7 years served with 10 years probation.
Krahling is accused of assaulting female patients in 2016 and possessing numerous child pornography images. To sign up for Meriden breaking news alerts and more, click here.
Krahling entered a plea under the Alford Doctrine in the case, meaning that he doesn't admit guilt to the charges but acknowledges that the state has enough evidence for conviction.
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