Former orthodontist accused of producing and selling child porn online

by Autumn Pitchure | News Channel 3 Thu, August 21st 2025 at 4:50 PM Updated Thu, August 21st 2025 at 5:14 PM Thomas Shannon, 43, of Byron Township is pictured in this photo in Kent County Jail. He was arrested on various child pornography charges, deputies said Jan. 6, 2023. (Kent County Sheriff’ Office/WWMT) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Investigators with Homeland Security (HSI) have discovered a former West Michigan orthodontist had been producing and selling child pornography on an online network. Thomas Shannon, 43, is facing federal charges related to child pornography and sexual exploitation after being arrested in Frankfort earlier this month, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Western District of Michigan. Previous Coverage: Former Grandville orthodontist arrested on child exploitation charges According to the criminal complaint, a therapist out of North Carolina reported that a 16 year old had been sexually exploited on Snapchat in 2021. Shannon was identified as the victim’s perpetrator through Snapchat and CashApp records, investigators said. According to court records, the 43-year-old, who went by the username “Tspos,” was communicating with the minor about her jewelry business. “I’d also buy other stuff that is super easy” and “I would send you some $$
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