Wisconsin Drag Queen Daniel Lieburn Charged With Child Pornography: What Every Parent Needs to Know

A Green Bay radio personality and drag performer is facing a felony child pornography charge after investigators say he shared child sexual abuse material online. The arrest is a sobering reminder of who our communities place in positions of public trust — and how accountability systems must be strengthened.

When a trusted public figure is arrested on child pornography charges, the instinct is to treat the story as an isolated incident — one bad actor, swiftly removed. But the arrest of Daniel Lieburn, 39, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is not an isolated incident. It is a case study in how thoroughly an individual can embed himself across community institutions — media, nightlife, youth sports — while allegedly engaging in conduct that should have triggered alarms long before law enforcement arrived at his door.

Lieburn, who performed publicly as drag persona “Diamond Day” and worked on-air at 95.9 KISS FM under the name “Dan Brown,” was taken into custody on April 28, 2026, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Howard, Wisconsin. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office had been investigating him after an online tip flagged child sexual abuse material allegedly shared through a Snapchat account linked to him. He now faces seven criminal counts, including one felony charge that could carry up to 25 years in prison.

The Charges: What We Know

The criminal complaint tells a straightforward and deeply troubling story. Law enforcement received a tip in 2025 regarding CSAM uploaded through a Snapchat account connected to Lieburn. Investigators from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office pursued the tip, and following their investigation, a search warrant was executed on April 28, seizing a mobile device allegedly linked to the account.

According to court documents, Lieburn did not merely deny the allegations — he reportedly admitted to investigators that the Snapchat account was his and that he had viewed and shared the video in question. The criminal complaint quotes him directly: “I have been addicted to young, teenage boys since I was about 17 years of age. I am sorry for what I have done. I believe I need some mental health help for my problem.”

The charges: one felony count of possession of child pornography (up to 25 years in prison, up to $100,000 in fines), three misdemeanor counts of possessing illegally obtained prescription drugs, two misdemeanor counts of possessing a controlled substance, and one misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia possession. Bond was set at $50,000 cash. Lieburn is barred from all contact with minors and from using social media. His next court hearing is May 28, 2026.

A Public-Facing Figure With Extensive Community Access

What distinguishes this case from a simple criminal arrest is the breadth of Lieburn’s community footprint. He was not a private individual. He was a recognizable radio personality, the general manager of XS Nightclub, and a public drag performer. He also previously served as president of the US Junior Curling Association — a youth-facing leadership role.

To be clear: no charges related to direct contact with minors have been filed. But the presence of an individual with alleged long-standing attraction to minors — by his own reported admission — in national youth sports leadership is a question communities must reckon with honestly.

“The question parents should be asking right now is simple: how do we do better at vetting the adults we place in positions of trust near children?”

Both 95.9 KISS FM’s parent company, Woodward Community Media, and XS Nightclub acted quickly once charges became public — Lieburn is no longer associated with either organization. That is the responsible minimum. The harder institutional question is whether better systems could have flagged concerns sooner.

Why Online Tip Lines Are a Critical First Line of Defense

This investigation was not launched by a government surveillance program or corporate HR review. It was triggered by an online tip. That fact matters enormously.

Reporting mechanisms — including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline and platform-level CSAM detection systems — are among the most effective tools for identifying perpetrators who might otherwise operate indefinitely without detection. They work because ordinary citizens and technology companies take responsibility seriously.

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office deserves credit for following through. An online tip is only as useful as the law enforcement agency willing to pursue it. In this case, they did. That is the system working as it should — and it is the model every community should demand be maintained and expanded.

What Critics Get Wrong About This Story

There will be voices arguing that reporting on this case — and specifically noting Lieburn’s drag identity — is an attempt to unfairly connect LGBTQ identity with criminal behavior. That objection fundamentally misreads what responsible coverage requires.

No serious person argues that drag performance causes or predicts criminal conduct. The overwhelming majority of performers and public figures of any identity are law-abiding citizens who would be appalled by cases like this one.

What is in dispute is a pattern visible across many industries and communities: individuals use public trust, cultivated personas, and institutional access to shield private conduct from scrutiny. That pattern has appeared in churches, schools, sports organizations, entertainment, and politics across every demographic.

“The issue is not identity. The issue is accountability — and the failure of institutions to screen, monitor, and respond when warning signs emerge.”

Parents demanding rigorous vetting of adults near their children are not engaging in prejudice. They are exercising the most basic obligation of parenthood.

The Real Cost of Institutional Blind Spots

Lieburn held positions at a regional media company, a licensed nightclub, and a national youth sports organization. As far as public records reflect, none of these institutions raised concerns prior to the law enforcement investigation. Voluntary background check standards, consistent HR screening, and workplace cultures that enable employees to raise concerns without retaliation are not government overreach. They are civic infrastructure — and they are what communities owe to the most vulnerable people within them.

Key Takeaways

• Daniel Lieburn, 39, arrested April 28, 2026 — one felony child pornography count, six drug-related misdemeanors
• Investigation initiated by an online tip about CSAM shared via Snapchat
• Lieburn reportedly admitted to viewing and sharing the material
• Terminated from 95.9 KISS FM; removed from XS Nightclub; no contact with minors; no social media
• Previously served as president of the US Junior Curling Association — no direct-contact charges filed
• Next court date: May 28, 2026

Justice Must Run Its Course — But the Conversation Cannot Wait

Every American, including Daniel Lieburn, is entitled to due process. The justice system will determine guilt or innocence, and that process must proceed without interference. These are charges, not convictions.

But the community conversation this case demands does not require a verdict to begin. Behind every CSAM charge is a real child who was victimized so that material could exist. That child’s protection — and the protection of every child like them — is what this story is ultimately about. Not politics. Not culture war. Children.

Stay Informed. Stay Engaged. Share this article with parents, community leaders, and school administrators. Follow The Town Hall News at thetownhall.news for continuing coverage. The next scheduled hearing is May 28, 2026.