A Metairie man is facing serious charges after a federal indictment accused him of possessing materials depicting the sexual exploitation of minors and violating federal gun control laws. Robert Anthony Marsh, Jr., 59, was indicted on February 14 with two counts: one for the possession of illegal sexual exploitation materials and another for gun possession as a convicted felon.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a search conducted by state law enforcement and federal agents on December 19, 2024, led to the discovery of incriminating evidence in Marsh's home; at this time, he was already under state-supervised release for a prior offense involving juvenile pornography, following the search, Louisiana State Probation and Parole arrested Marsh for firearm possession by a prohibited person and for possession of child pornography, thereafter leading to his transfer to federal custody. The U.S. Attorney's Office notes that an indictment is merely a charge, emphasizing that the defendant's guilt must be demonstrated in a court of law.
If convicted of possessing sexually exploitative material, Marsh could face 10 to 20 years in prison, up to $250,000 in fines, at least 5 years of supervised release (possibly for life), and a $100 special assessment fee. The firearm charge could add up to 15 years in prison, along with more fines and supervised release.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative started by the Department of Justice in 2006 to fight child sexual abuse and exploitation, especially online. The initiative brings together federal, state, and local agencies to target child predators and protect victims. Agencies involved in this case include the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ATF, Jefferson Parish Police, and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Klebba, Project Safe Childhood Coordinator, led the prosecution.
