ARLINGTON, TX — A University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) mathematics professor, Paul Leafgreen, 49, has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest earlier this month on a child pornography charge.
According to arrest records, Leafgreen was taken into custody on October 8 and was later released on a $40,000 bond.
A complaint filed in Tarrant County alleges that on August 6, Leafgreen possessed or had access to between one and 500 images or videos depicting minors under the age of 18 engaging in sexual conduct.
UTA confirmed that Leafgreen, who joined the math faculty in the fall of 2023, is on administrative leave as the investigation is ongoing. His next scheduled court date is set for April 2026. The university is cooperating with authorities and has taken immediate action to remove the professor from campus duties.
