Squatty Potty Founder Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges in Utah
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Robert “Bobby” Edwards, the millionaire entrepreneur best known for creating the popular bathroom accessory Squatty Potty, was indicted on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, authorities announced Monday. The 50-year-old was arrested in Washington County, Utah, after a federal grand jury handed down the indictment on February 10. Edwards pleaded not guilty during his initial court appearance and was ordered held without bail by Judge Paul Kohler.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah revealed that the investigation spanned several years, beginning in March 2021 when an undercover FBI agent infiltrated an online meeting room where participants were sharing child sexual abuse videos. Edwards was identified as one of the users actively involved in the viewing and receipt of such material. The charges allege that Edwards purchased and received numerous images of child sexual abuse material between March 2021 and November 2025.
Federal agents conducted the arrest on February 12, and Edwards now faces serious federal penalties if convicted. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation Task Force to combat the distribution of child sexual abuse material online.
Edwards gained widespread recognition after presenting the Squatty Potty on Season 11 of the television show “Shark Tank,” where his product, designed to improve bowel movements by promoting a natural squatting position, became a commercial success. Despite his entrepreneurial achievements, the charges have cast a shadow over his public image.
The indictment and arrest come amid a broader crackdown on child exploitation crimes, with the Department of Justice’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section coordinating with multiple agencies to dismantle online networks distributing illicit content. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in protecting children.
Edwards’ case is now proceeding through the federal judicial system in Utah. The defendant remains in custody pending further hearings. Prosecutors have not yet announced a trial date.
For more information on federal efforts to combat child exploitation, visit the Department of Justice and the FBI Child Exploitation Program websites.
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