TORRINGTON, March 11, 2025 – Daniel Checovetes has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing two underage theatrical participants, bringing long-overdue justice to the victims and ensuring that he is held accountable for his crimes.
In January of 2020, Tremont Sheldon P.C. filed lawsuits on behalf of three women who were sexually abused by their theater director, Checovetes, while they were minors. The lawsuits were filed in Waterbury Superior Court against Naugatuck Teen Theater, Landmark Community Theatre, Warner Theatre, and the Thomaston Opera House (through the Commission and Town). During questioning at his sworn deposition in these cases, Checovetes admitted that he had sexual relations with two of the plaintiffs when they were minors.
Thereafter, in 2023, the Thomaston and Southington Police Departments conducted a criminal examination and charged Checovetes with counts of sexual assault in the first and second degree.
On March 11, 2025, after pleading guilty to sexual assault in the second degree, Checovetes was sentenced in Litchfield to prison for 8 ½ years for the Thomaston charges. Checovetes is also scheduled to be sentenced in New Britain for the Southington charges later this week.
“Our clients have waited many years for Checovetes to be held accountable for the harm that he inflicted. Today, justice is served for these brave women who tenaciously fought for justice and refused to be silenced,” said Jason Tremont, an attorney representing the plaintiffs.
“While the unspeakable harm that our clients have suffered will never go away, Checovetes’ sentencing allows them to begin the process of healing knowing that their voices were heard and that they were believed,” said Tim Ramsey, an attorney who also represents the plaintiffs.
“We are extremely proud of our clients’ courage throughout this process. Significantly, we, along with our clients, are pleased that sex offender conditions are in place to ensure that Checovetes never abuses another child again,” said Jason Tremont.
“We would also like to commend the dedication and professionalism of the state’s attorneys and the Southington and Thomaston Police Departments for their tireless efforts to secure justice in these cases on behalf of our clients,” said Tim Ramsey.
About the Firm
Tremont Sheldon P.C. represents clients across the State of Connecticut in cases of childhood sexual abuse. The firm has helped over 200 survivors of sexual abuse and continues to support individuals who were abused as children by adults in positions of authority, such as teachers, priests, medical professionals, coaches, and counselors. For more information, please visit https://www.tremontsheldon.com.
