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Richard Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced that a federal indictment was issued on June 17, 2025. The indictment alleges that Brandon M. Boogren, a 29-year-old resident of Shawano, Wisconsin, used a minor to produce child pornography. This is said to be in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2251(a).

Court documents reveal that in May 2019, Boogren allegedly created several videos involving himself and a two-year-old child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. These images were reportedly distributed via the internet to an individual in Houston, Texas.

If convicted of the charge outlined in the indictment, Boogren faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 30 years imprisonment. Additionally, he may face fines up to $250,000 and would have to register as a sexual offender under state and federal law.

The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Justice in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. This project coordinates efforts from federal, state, and local resources to apprehend individuals exploiting children online and rescue victims.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation with assistance from the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble will prosecute the case.

It is important to note that an indictment only serves as a formal accusation and not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

For additional information contact Public Information Officer Kenneth Gales at Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov or call 414-297-1700.