In a shocking development, Kyle Carrozza, the creator of Cartoon Network’s series “Mighty Magiswords,” has reportedly been arrested on charges related to child pornography. According to USA Today, Carrozza, 45 years old, was apprehended in Burbank, California, on June 20, facing two counts of possession of child pornography.
Carrozza’s career spans various roles in animation, including work on acclaimed shows like “Adventure Time,” “Fish Hooks,” “Fanboy & Chum Chum,” and “Teen Titans Go!” He also contributed as an animator to “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.”
“Mighty Magiswords,” which initially premiered online in 2015 before transitioning to television in 2016, marked Cartoon Network’s pioneering original digital series. Carrozza played multiple roles in its production, serving as a voice actor, composer, and executive producer, before the show concluded in 2019.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the animation community and raises serious questions about child safety and the entertainment industry.