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Frisco Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Transporting Child to Furry Convention

The case, built by the FBI and Frisco police under the Justice Department’s Project Safe Childhood, highlights gaps in safety at adult-oriented gatherings.

Overview

  • Robertson, 37, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Monday, July 13, 2026, with lifetime supervised release ordered by U.S. District Judge Richard Schell.
  • Prosecutors say Robertson drove a minor from Frisco, Texas, to a furry convention in Atlanta in May 2024 and sexually abused the child while at the event.
  • Court documents show he used a custom-made furry costume to cultivate a persona, purchased sexual stimulants and devices at the convention, and commissioned explicit artwork depicting his persona with the victim.
  • The FBI and the Frisco Police Department investigated the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Marisa Miller prosecuted it as part of the DOJ’s Project Safe Childhood, with U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs calling the actions depraved.
  • Officials and prosecutors warned the case raises concerns about adult-oriented sales and conduct at subculture gatherings and the need for better safeguards and reporting to protect children.