A Carthage man has been sentenced to 750 years in prison for possession of child porn, a ruling that the district attorney believes sets a record for the longest sentence in Panola County history. Christopher James Williamson, 36, faced a bench trial on Monday before Judge LeAnn Rafferty, where he was convicted on 10 counts of drug possession.
Williamson was arrested on February 6, 2024, with bond initially set at $500,000.
The lead investigator in the case remarked that, among the numerous cases he has handled, this was "by far the worst case he has ever seen."
Each of the 10 charges resulted in a 75-year sentence, leading to a total of 750 years behind bars.
