North Texas Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn Production

68-year-old Keith Plaskonos pleaded guilty to federal charges in December 2025.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:07am

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A 68-year-old Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for producing sexually explicit videos of two young children. Keith Plaskonos pleaded guilty in December 2025 to two counts of using a child to create pornographic material. The investigation began in 2023 when Texas DPS officers found Plaskonos viewing animated child sex content at DFW Airport, leading to the seizure of his phone and the discovery of the abusive videos.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the exploitation of minors and the production of child sexual abuse material, which remains a serious problem despite law enforcement efforts. The lengthy sentence reflects the gravity of Plaskonos' crimes and the commitment to protecting vulnerable children from predators.

The details

In November 2023, Texas DPS officers were dispatched to DFW Airport after Plaskonos was reportedly viewing animated child sex content on his cell phone. The phone was seized, and a forensic examination revealed that Plaskonos had used it to create sexually explicit videos of a 1-year-old girl and a 4-year-old girl.

  • In November 2023, Texas DPS officers were dispatched to DFW Airport.
  • In December 2025, Plaskonos pleaded guilty to the federal charges.

The players

Keith Plaskonos

A 68-year-old Fort Worth man who was convicted of producing sexually explicit videos of two young children.

Ryan Raybould

The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

Mark T. Pittman

The United States District Judge who sentenced Plaskonos.

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What they’re saying

“This case highlights the ongoing battle against the exploitation of minors and the production of child sexual abuse material, which remains a serious problem despite law enforcement efforts.”

— Ryan Raybould, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas

The takeaway

The lengthy 60-year sentence handed down to Plaskonos reflects the gravity of his crimes and the justice system's commitment to protecting vulnerable children from predators. This case serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing battle against the exploitation of minors and the production of child sexual abuse material.