Norwich Resident Sentenced In Child Porn Case: Prosecutors

NORWICH, CT — A Norwich resident has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possessing child sex abuse images and videos, according to a statement U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Avery.

Sheldon Thompson, 36, last residing in Norwich, will also serve 15 years of supervised release.

In 2007, Thompson, who now identifies as female, was convicted in state court of first-degree sexual assault, involving sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 13, and of risk of injury to a child.

She was released from prison in November 2015 and began serving a term of probation. In May 2022, Thomson’s state probation officer seized multiple cell phones, a tablet, and a storage card from Thomson, her vehicle, and her home.

Analysis of the seized devices revealed more than 100 images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including prepubescent children, according to the statement.

Thomson pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in October. The penalties in this case were enhanced based on Thomson’s prior convictions for first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

Thomson will be sentenced Friday in state court for violating her probation.