11-05-2025
University of Louisville doctor faces child pornography charges, placed on leave
A University of Louisville doctor suspected of possessing and distributing child pornography faces 30 felony charges, according to court records.
Bradford Lee Marsili, 35, was arrested in downtown Louisville and booked into Louisville Metro Corrections on May 9. Marsili was arraigned in Jefferson District Court on May 10. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Judge Kristina Garvey set a cash bond of $75,000 and an order barring contact with minors.
Court records show Louisville Metro Police received a tip about child pornography being distributed via electronic means between June 2024 and January 2025. After issuing a search warrant and seizing Marsili's cell phone, police alleged Marsili knowingly possessed 68 images depicting child pornography, 10 of which were allegedly shared on social media.
UofL spokesperson John Karman said Marsili was immediately placed on leave after the university was notified of the charges. University officials are "fully cooperating" with law enforcement in regard to the matter, he said.
Marsili's next hearing date is set for 9 a.m. May 19.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: UofL doctor Bradford Lee Marsili faces child pornography charges
