Washington Post Journalist Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Thomas LeGro, an award-winning journalist formerly with the Washington Post, has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest follows an investigation by the Department of Justice (DoJ).
Details of the Arrest
According to the DoJ, the charges stem from the discovery of videos depicting child sexual abuse on LeGro's work laptop. FBI agents executed a search warrant at his residence on June 26, seizing multiple electronic devices.
Project Safe Childhood
The case is being prosecuted under the umbrella of the DoJ's Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched in 2006 to protect children from online exploitation.
Washington Post's Response
The Washington Post has released a statement acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations and confirming that LeGro has been placed on leave.
Potential Penalties
LeGro, who contributed to the Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage, faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
