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A 46-year-old Maplewood sex offender, Michael R. Throm, was caught with child sexual abuse material again, landing him a 15-year prison sentence. On June 9, 2025, Throm’s probation officer visited his apartment and found two unauthorized smartphones containing the disturbing content. Throm had previously been convicted of possession and receipt of child pornography in 2014 and was on supervised release.
Throm pleaded guilty in April to one count of receipt of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Divine sentenced Throm to 15 years in prison, plus an additional 18 months for violating his supervised release. The investigation was led by the U.S. Probation Office, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Hayes prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project aims to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet and rescue victims.
Throm’s sentence serves as a warning to those who engage in such heinous activities. The Department of Justice and its partners will continue to work tirelessly to protect children from predators like Throm.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Missouri
- Location: MO
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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