A New Orleans man faces indictments today for allegedly raping children.
"The Orleans Parish Grand Jury returned indictments for a combined Ten (10) criminal Counts, which include: 1st Degree Rape (4 counts), Sexual Battery of a child under 13 (4 counts), and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (2 counts), and those charges have now been formally filed in Criminal District Court," according to a news release from the Orleans District Attorney's Office.
If convicted, Marcus Leonard faces life in prison.
"Leonard’s predatory conduct, which is known to target children, represents a clear and present danger to the youth and families of this community,"
Prosecutors fear there could be more victims.
"Therefore, OPDA is asking anyone who may have been targeted to please contact their New Orleans Police Department immediately by dialing 911 or visiting the District Precinct."
Authorities say they want to ensure Leonard is held fully accountable for all harm he has inflicted.
"Timely cooperation from the community is crucial in our collective effort to hold this defendant fully responsible and prevent future incidents."
