Details released in arrest of Chico State Professor for child pornography
The Butte County Sheriff's office Monday released information about the arrest of CSU, Chico History Professor Laird McLeod Easton for possession of child pornography.
Posted: Jan 25, 2021 5:49 PM
Updated: Jan 26, 2021 8:47 AM
Posted By: Linda Watkins-Bennett
CHICO, Calif. - The Butte County Sheriff's office Monday released information about the arrest of CSU, Chico History Professor Laird McLeod Easton for possession of child pornography.
Investigators say they uncovered evidence that showed Easton was downloading child pornography and on January 20th obtained a warrant for his arrest.
A search warrant was served at Easton's home on Citrus Avenue in Chico on January 21st. Detectives and University Police Department Officers also served a search warrant at Easton's Office on campus.