Carl David Innmon, a former Austin ISD teacher, was sentenced to 200 months (16 years and 8 months) in federal prison after investigators discovered over 365,000 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his electronic devices. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.
Federal Court Sentences Former Austin Teacher for Child Exploitation
A federal judge sentenced 51-year-old Carl David Innmon to 200 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. The sentence follows a federal investigation that uncovered a massive cache of illegal material stored on Innmon’s personal hardware. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, the defendant faced a maximum possible penalty of 20 years for the federal crimes charged.
Forensic analysis of seized devices revealed that Innmon possessed 365,728 files containing child sexual abuse material. Investigators found 16,000 files on a laptop and an additional 349,728 files on an external hard drive. Authorities stated that thousands of these images depicted prepubescent children, including victims under the age of 12.
Professional History and Arrest Timeline
At the time of his arrest in April 2025, Innmon was employed as a fifth-grade teacher within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Court documents further reveal that Innmon had previously served as a substitute teacher at approximately 20 different schools across the same district.
Justin R. Simmons, the U.S. Simmons stated that Innmon held a professional responsibility to protect minors, and affirmed that the government will continue to aggressively pursue these types of crimes.
Investigation and Project Safe Childhood
Assistant U.S. Attorney Grant Sparks handled the prosecution.
This investigation operated under Project Safe Childhood, a specialized initiative by the U.S. This program coordinates federal, state, and local agencies to combat the online exploitation and sexual abuse of children. By integrating digital forensics with multi-jurisdictional cooperation, the project aims to identify offenders who use the internet to distribute or store illegal content.
Case Summary and Sentencing Details
- Defendant: Carl David Innmon, 51
- Prison Term: 200 months (Approx. 16.6 years)
- Supervised Release: 10 years
- Total Illegal Files: 365,728
- Employment: Former Austin ISD 5th Grade Teacher / Substitute Teacher
- Investigating Agency: Texas DPS and Project Safe Childhood
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