Marysville Man Faces 16 Felony Charges for Child Pornography

Anthony Carl Bruton Jr. claims he 'accidentally' downloaded the illegal content

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:00pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a computer hard drive or memory card, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the disturbing nature of the child pornography charges.The harsh flash photography technique captures the stark, unsettling nature of the child pornography charges against the Marysville man.Marysville Today

A 46-year-old Marysville man named Anthony Carl Bruton Jr. has been indicted by the Union County Grand Jury on 16 felony counts of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented material or performance. Bruton claims he 'accidentally' downloaded the child pornography.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing challenge of combating the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, which continues to be a major problem nationwide. Prosecutors will have to determine if Bruton's claim of accidental downloading holds up under scrutiny.

The details

According to authorities, Bruton was charged with eight felony counts of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented material or performance. The charges stem from an investigation that allegedly found Bruton in possession of child pornography that he claimed to have downloaded 'accidentally'.

  • The Union County Grand Jury indicted Bruton on the charges in April 2026.

The players

Anthony Carl Bruton Jr.

A 46-year-old Marysville resident who has been indicted on 16 felony counts of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented material or performance.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenge of combating the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, which remains a persistent problem that law enforcement continues to aggressively investigate and prosecute.