Daycare worker charged with producing child porn with photos of children in his care

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors say a Minneapolis man has been charged with producing child pornography after taking photos of children in his care.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says according to court documents, between June 17, 2024, and June 18, 2024, Eric Phillip Allen used a minor to produce sexually explicit images. Allen also faces charges in Hennepin County related to these same allegations.

The federal complaint charges Allen with one count of production of child pornography.

Allen made his initial appearance Thursday in U.S. District Court. He was ordered to remain in custody pending a formal detention hearing.

Investigators believe there may be other victims relevant to this investigation.