Menasha Man Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Disturbing Written Stories
A 57-year-old man from Menasha, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after law enforcement officials discovered a significant collection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and disturbing written narratives in his home. United States District Judge William C. Griesbach handed down the seven-and-a-half-year sentence to Todd E. Grimm following a federal investigation initiated by a tip regarding online criminal activity.
The investigation began in April 2025 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) sent a CyberTip to authorities, alerting them to potential illegal uploads associated with Grimm. Acting on this intelligence, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Grimm’s residence. During the search, investigators located a hidden flash drive concealed in an envelope behind a desk drawer.
Forensic analysis of the seized drive revealed a massive cache of illegal content, including more than 12,500 images and videos of child sexual abuse downloaded from the internet. In addition to the visual evidence, authorities found a collection of stories authored by Grimm himself. These writings graphically depicted the drugging and sexual assault of young children, a detail that prosecutors highlighted to underscore the severity of the defendant’s fixation on the exploitation of minors.
United States Attorney Brad D. Schimel of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced the sentence, condemning the industry that fuels such crimes. “Child pornography monetizes children being sexually abused and robbed of their innocence,” Schimel stated. “The worldwide multi-billion-dollar child pornography industry is directly supported by people like this defendant who perpetuate sexual violence against children every time they seek out, view or share these materials.”
In addition to his prison term, Judge Griesbach ordered that Grimm serve 15 years of supervised release upon his return to society. He will also be required to register as a sex offender under both state and federal laws. During the sentencing hearing, the judge noted the “serious nature of the charge” and the lasting impact these crimes have on victims, emphasizing the necessity for just punishment.
The case was investigated by the City of Menasha Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative designed to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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