Crime
Washington Post Journalist Thomas Pham LeGro Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thomas Pham LeGro, 48, a journalist employed by The Washington Post and a resident of the District of Columbia, made his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court following his arrest on federal charges related to the possession of child pornography.
The arrest was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, who acknowledged the work of the FBI Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in the ongoing investigation.
Pirro specifically commended FBI Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen and MPD Chief Pamela Smith for their continued collaboration and dedication.
According to court documents, FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at LeGro’s residence on June 26, 2025, as part of a child exploitation investigation.
During the search, agents recovered several electronic devices for forensic examination. A preliminary review of LeGro’s work-issued laptop reportedly revealed a folder containing 11 video files depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
In addition, investigators noted that while executing the warrant, they discovered what appeared to be shattered fragments of a hard drive scattered in the hallway just outside the room where the laptop was found—suggesting a potential attempt to destroy evidence.
LeGro was taken into custody without incident and formally charged with possession of child pornography, a federal offense that carries significant penalties upon conviction.
This case is being investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.
The multi-agency task force includes federal agents and detectives from Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., and focuses on identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in crimes against children and human trafficking.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the FBI Washington Field Office.
Note: An indictment or criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.