University of Louisville doctor faces child pornography charges, placed on leave

A University of Louisville doc suspected of possessing and distributing kid pornography faces 30 felony charges, according to tribunal records.

Bradford Lee Marsili, 35, was arrested successful downtown Louisville and booked into Louisville Metro Corrections connected May 9. Marsili was arraigned successful Jefferson District Court connected May 10. He pleaded not blameworthy to the charges. Judge Kristina Garvey acceptable a currency enslaved of $75,000 and an bid barring interaction with minors.

Court records amusement Louisville Metro Police received a extremity astir kid pornography being distributed via physics means betwixt June 2024 and January 2025. After issuing a hunt warrant and seizing Marsili's compartment phone, constabulary alleged Marsili knowingly possessed 68 images depicting kid pornography, 10 of which were allegedly shared connected societal media.

UofL spokesperson John Karman said Marsili was instantly placed connected permission aft the assemblage was notified of the charges. University officials are "fully cooperating" with instrumentality enforcement successful respect to the matter, helium said.

Marsili's adjacent proceeding day is acceptable for 9 a.m. May 19.

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