Norwich resident convicted in child pornography case: prosecutors

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

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

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

She was released from prison in November 2015 and began serving probation. In May 2022, Thomson's state probation officer seized several cell phones, a tablet and a storage card from Thomson, his vehicle and his home.

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

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.