Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Washington Post Journalist Thomas LeGro Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A Washington Post journalist named Thomas LeGro has been arrested.
He's accused of having child pornography, which is against the law.
The FBI searched his home and found the illegal content on his work laptop.
LeGro, 48, appeared in court for the first time.
The case involves the FBI, along with other federal agents.
Authorities are investigating the matter in Washington, D.C.
Thomas LeGro, a Washington Post journalist, was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography.
LeGro's first court appearance was on Friday.
The FBI searched LeGro's home in Washington, D.C. on June 26.
The FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force investigated the case.
Electronic devices were seized from LeGro's residence.
- Who
- Thomas Pham LeGro, a journalist at the Washington Post.
- What
- Thomas Pham LeGro was charged with possessing child pornography.
- When
- The arrest occurred on June 26 and the first court appearance was on Friday.
- Where
- LeGro's residence in Washington, D.C.
- Why
- The FBI found child pornography on his laptop, leading to the charges.
- Accused
- Thomas LeGro
- Age
- 48
- Occupation
- Journalist at The Washington Post
- Charge
- Possession of child pornography
- Agency
- FBI
- Date of Search
- June 26
