Baton Rouge Contractor Charged with Distributing Child Porn

A Baton Rouge contractor is facing serious prison time for distributing child pornography, a heinous crime that has no place in our society.

Blake Joseph Steiner, a 37-year-old contractor from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was recently indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing child pornography.

According to the Department of Justice, the indictment charges Steiner with distributing a video of child pornography to an undercover agent in March 2024. The video depicts a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct with an adult male.

But that’s not all – Steiner allegedly expressed his twisted sexual interests in children to the undercover agent, including incest and bestiality. These are the kind of crimes that make your blood run cold.

Distribution of child pornography is a serious offense punishable by up to 20-40 years in prison, depending on sentencing enhancements. Steiner also faces potential sex offender registration, supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties.

Steiner was arraigned on the charge and pleaded not guilty. But the evidence against him is damning, and it’s only a matter of time before he’s brought to justice.

The investigation into Steiner’s crimes was led by Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana State Police, with Assistant United States Attorney Jene C. Clayton handling the prosecution.

As our readers know, we at Grimy Times are committed to shedding light on the darkest corners of our society. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Steiner’s case is a sobering reminder that child exploitation is a real and present danger, and that those who commit these crimes will face justice.