Sanson II Sentenced To Montana State Prison

After being convicted on two felony counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child by a jury in Glasgow on June 9, Tommy Sanson II was sentenced on Aug. 21 to 25 years in the Montana State Prison with 15 years suspended for each felony count. These sentences are to run concurrently with one another. Parole eligibility is contingent on completing at least the educational phase of the sex offender treatment program utilized by the prison.

During the June 9 trial, Sanson II was convicted under MCA § 45-5-625(1)(c) and MCA § 45-5-625(1)(h). The first count alleged the defendant encouraged a female he believed to be under the age of 16 to meet with him for the purposes of sexual intercourse and the second count alleged he traveled within the state with the intent to meet the juvenile for that purpose.

According to charging documents, on Aug. 17, 2022, Sanson II made contact with a female on a social media app. When the individual responded a few weeks later, he expressed a desire to meet with her. The two continued to communicate, ever after the female stated she was under 16 years of age and she had lied about her age.

The discussions between Sanson II and the female become more explicit in nature over time. The two made arrangements to meet in person. On the date of the arranged meeting, Sanson II was intercepted by law enforcement and placed under arrest.

As of press time, Sanson II is incarcerated in the Valley County Jail awaiting transportation to the Montana Department of Corrections.