Former Milwaukee Co. judge sentenced in child pornography case

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A federal attorney reminded the public that “no one is above the law” Wednesday during the sentencing of a former Milwaukee County Children’s Court judge for distribution of child pornography.

Brett Blomme, 39, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to the charge on Sept. 28.

Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson described Blomme’s actions and the materials he distributed as the “worst of the worst.” Acting U.S. Attorney O’Shea, who announced the sentencing with Attorney General Josh Kaul, echoed this sentiment.

“Today’s sentence sends an unambiguous message that we will track down and hold accountable those who distribute child sexual abuse material,” O’Shea said. “Every time an image of child sexual abuse is shared, it re-victimizes that child.”

The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on Jan. 28, alleging someone used an online messaging app to distribute 27 files of child pornography.

Blomme used an alias on the messaging app, but subscriber information associated with the IP address showed he distributed the pornography from his home in Cottage Grove, a residence near Milwaukee and the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center where he formerly worked. He was an acting Milwaukee County Children’s Court judge at the time of the offenses.

The charge against Blomme was the result of an investigation conducted by DCI. He also will face 20 years of supervised release following his sentence.

Either-Progress4847 on December 25th, 2021 at 02:22 UTC »

I knew this guy in high school. Never would have ever guessed anything close to this. Honestly the nicest person there was. Obviously that was years ago. People hide their demons well. Truly disgusting.

duewhaa on December 24th, 2021 at 16:55 UTC »

9 years isn't enough for this scum

Blueskyways on December 24th, 2021 at 16:38 UTC »

This guy was a children's court judge who apparently was sharing child porn while both at home and at work. He tried to blame it on a drinking problem.

The user’s internet use was tracked back to Blomme, his Cottage Grove home, a friend’s Milwaukee County home, and the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center in Wauwatosa.

"He targeted children online, talked with people who had the same desires, and considered different ways to gain access to potential victims," the government's sentencing memo reads.

I saw one article that had a description of the kinds of files he was sharing and even for a pedophile, the shit he was into was particularly disgusting. This is a man who was elected to protect children, who adopted two kids as well.