A Louisiana man originally charged with possessing thousands of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of animals and children has received a substantial prison term for offenses involving child sexual abuse material. Yet every animal-related charge was dropped, leaving 3,248 charges without accountability or even a public explanation.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Nathan Mann in March 2023 following a cyber-tip. Authorities initially charged him with 106 counts of pornography involving juveniles and 3,248 counts of sexual abuse of an animal.

Public reporting describes the allegations against Mann as possession of abusive images and videos. It does not state that he personally committed or recorded the abuse depicted.

Mann was booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on a $1 million bond and remained incarcerated while the case proceeded. Ultimately, all 3,248 animal-related charges were dropped, while the 106 charges involving child sexual abuse material were reduced to 10.

On Aug. 11, 2026, Judge Michael O. Craig sentenced Mann on the remaining 10 counts. Mann received five years for each of the first five counts, to be served concurrently. He received another five years for each of the remaining five counts, to be served consecutively.

The sentences amount to an aggregate term of 30 years. With credit for approximately three years already served, Mann is expected to remain imprisoned for another 27 years.

In Defense of Animals launched an alert calling for Mann to be prosecuted and incarcerated, undergo psychological evaluation and counseling, and be permanently prohibited from having contact with animals or children.

We submitted 13,491 supporter signatures to Bossier and Webster Parish District Attorney Schuyler Marvin and requested that they be placed in the sentencing record for Judge Craig’s consideration.

We are relieved that Mann received a substantial prison term for offenses involving child sexual abuse material. The children exploited to create this material deserve recognition, protection, and justice. Yet justice cannot be selective.

All 3,248 charges involving material depicting the sexual abuse of animals vanished without any public explanation. This staggering outcome treats the suffering depicted in thousands of images and videos as though it did not matter simply because the victims were not human.

Sexual abuse involving animals is not incidental, victimless, or less worthy of prosecution. It is violence against vulnerable individuals who cannot report their abuse or testify about what was done to them. When thousands of charges involving this material are discarded without explanation, it sends a dangerous message that sexual violence may be overlooked when the victims are animals.

Ignoring violence against animals does not make anyone safer. It weakens accountability, dismisses victims, and allows deeply disturbing conduct to go unaddressed. A justice system committed to protecting children, animals, and communities must take every form of sexual exploitation seriously.

It is not publicly known whether the animals or children depicted in the material were identified or rescued. Authorities have not released further information about their welfare.

Take Action

Please respectfully call or write to Judge Michael O. Craig and express your concern that Mann’s case ended without accountability for the 3,248 charges involving material depicting animal sexual abuse.

Call Judge Craig

Phone: 318-965-2217

Please remain courteous. You can say:

“Hello, my name is [name], and I am calling about the Nathan Mann case. I am relieved that Mann received a substantial prison term for offenses involving children, but I am deeply disturbed that all 3,248 animal-related charges were dropped. Sexual violence against animals is serious violence, and the suffering depicted in this material must not be dismissed. Please ensure that crimes involving animal victims receive meaningful consideration in your courtroom. Thank you.”

Write to Judge Craig

Hon. Michael O. Craig
Chief Judge, Division A
26th Judicial District Court
Bossier Parish Courthouse
P.O. Box 310
Benton, LA 71006

Sample copy:

Dear Judge Craig:

I am writing as a concerned member of the public regarding the outcome of the Nathan Mann case.

I am relieved that Mann received a substantial prison term for offenses involving child sexual abuse material. However, I am deeply disturbed that all 3,248 charges involving material depicting the sexual abuse of animals were dropped without any public explanation.

Sexual abuse involving animals is serious violence against vulnerable victims. Animals suffer fear, pain, and trauma, yet they cannot report their abuse or testify about what was done to them. Their suffering must never be treated as incidental or less worthy of justice.

When thousands of animal-related charges disappear, it sends a dangerous message that violence may be overlooked when the victims are not human. I respectfully ask you to recognize the gravity of sexual violence against animals and ensure that crimes involving animal victims receive serious consideration in your courtroom.

Sincerely,

[Name]
[City, State]

Request an Explanation From the District Attorney

Contact District Attorney Schuyler Marvin and request an explanation for why all 3,248 charges involving material depicting animal sexual abuse were dropped from Mann’s case. The public deserves transparency about whether these charges were dismissed as part of an agreement and why they were abandoned.

District Attorney Schuyler Marvin
26th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
204 Burt Blvd.
Benton, LA 71006
Phone: 318-965-2332
Website: 26thda.org

Thank you to everyone who signed and shared our alert. Your voices demanded accountability and made it clear that sexual violence against animals must never be dismissed. In Defense of Animals will continue fighting for justice for animal victims and stronger protections for animals and communities nationwide.

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