Former Meriden Dentist Sentenced For Sexual Assault, Child Porn

WALLINGFORD, CT — A former Meriden dentist from Wallingford was sentenced to serve seven years in prison under a plea deal on several charges for sexually assaulting two of his patients, including “stalking” one of them, and possessing child pornography, according to the New Haven Register.

The Register reports Jeffrey Krahling, 53, of Summerhill Road in Wallingford, was also sentenced to 10 years of probation following his prison term. The judge also ordered that be on the sex offender registry for 10 years after he is released, according to the Register.

Krahling was accused of assaulting female patients at his dental practice in Meriden in 2016 and was arrested by Connecticut State Police at his home in Wallingford in September of 2017 for possessing child pornography. To sign up for Meriden breaking news alerts and more, click here.

The two sexual assault victims gave statements in court during Krahling’s sentencing, describing their ongoing anxiety and fear as a result of his actions, according to the Register.

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