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Amarillo man sentenced to life in prison for child pornography offenses

Michael Lee Green, 43, of Amarillo was sentenced to life in prison after his probation was revoked. He had been on deferred adjudication for possessing child sexual abuse material and violated probation by failing to report to a court-ordered supervision facility.

Where
Amarillo, Randall County
When
Nov. 6, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Randall Potter

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Michael Lee Greendefendant, sentenced to life in prison
  • Judge Dee JohnsonRandall County 47th District Court judge who revoked probation and sentenced Green
  • Amarillo Police Department Special Victims Unitconducted investigation
  • Oklahoma Predator Preventionadvocacy group that provided tip leading to investigation

The facts

  • Green was booked on ten counts of possessing child pornography involving more than 50 depictions or videos.2
  • In March 2025, Green was placed on deferred adjudication for a term of 10 years.2
  • In July 2026, Green was charged with unauthorized absence from a community correction facility.2
  • Judge Johnson revoked Green's probation and sentenced him to life in prison on each of the ten counts.2
  • A tip from Oklahoma Predator Prevention in November 2024 prompted the investigation.2
  • Forensic examination of Green's cell phone revealed he possessed illegal child sexual abuse material.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Michael Lee Green admitted during interviews that he received and viewed the material2

How they headlined it

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  • Mexican citizen sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography in WNY

    WGRZ

  • Amarillo man on probation for child pornography sentenced to life in prison

    NewsChannel 10

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  1. Mexican citizen sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography in WNY WGRZ Not rated, November 6, 2026
  2. Amarillo man on probation for child pornography sentenced to life in prison NewsChannel 10 Not rated, November 6, 2026

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