TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A former FSU researcher was sentenced to federal prison on Monday.

Dylan Rogers, who previously worked as a postdoctoral scholar at Florida State University, pleaded guilty to distributing and receiving child pornography earlier this year.

Rogers, 39, was arrested after an investigation that uncovered more than 30 illegal videos on his phone.

More on crime in our area

According to officials, Rogers reached out to Tallahassee Police, claiming he was being extorted online. Rogers spoke with a federal agent and revealed he had used an online application to watch child sexual abuse materials with another person.

Investigators also found evidence of Rogers discussing child pornography with other online users.

Rogers was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison f

See Full Page