A North Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography involving a ten-year-old child. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson.
Robert Owen Throgmorton, age 63, was indicted in March 2023 and pleaded guilty in May 2025 to production of child pornography. On August 21, 2025, United States District Judge Jane Boyle sentenced Throgmorton to three decades in federal prison. After his release, he will be subject to ten years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender. Court records indicate that Throgmorton faces additional related state charges pending in Rockwall County District Court.
“This crime shocks the conscience. This Office and our law enforcement partners will remain vigilant in bringing predators like the defendant to justice and in seeking the maximum punishment permitted by law,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson.
“The 30-year sentence imposed on Robert Throgmorton reflects the seriousness of his crime,” said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock. “The FBI remains committed to protecting our communities from child predators and will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to ensure that those responsible for such acts are brought to justice.”
The case was investigated by the FBI and Fate Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Claire Demers and Myria Boehm prosecuted the case under Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative started by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at fighting child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies.
Project Safe Childhood brings together resources from various levels of government to find, arrest, and prosecute people who exploit children sexually, as well as identify victims for rescue efforts. More information about Project Safe Childhood is available at http://www.justice.gov/psc. Information on internet safety education can also be found at this site under the “resources” tab.
