Richard Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment on June 17, 2025. The indictment charges Todd E. Grimm, a 57-year-old resident of Menasha, Wisconsin, with receipt of child pornography. This alleged violation is under Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252A(a)(2)(A).
The indictment includes three counts related to the receipt of child pornography on different occasions in February, May, and July of 2023. If found guilty on any count, Grimm could face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of up to 20 years. Additionally, he may incur fines up to $250,000 and would be required to register as a sexual offender under both state and federal law.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative by the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse. Launched in May 2006, this project brings together resources from federal, state, and local levels to locate and prosecute individuals who exploit children online and rescue victims. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
The investigation was conducted by the Menasha Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble will prosecute the case.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely a charge and not proof of guilt. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt during a fair trial.
For additional information contact:
Public Information Officer
Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov
414-297-1700
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