Hammond Man Sentenced for Receipt of Materials Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that JOSEPH AUTHEMENT (“AUTHEMENT”), age 25, of Hammond, LA, was sentenced on April 16, 2025, for Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(2) and (b) (1).

According to court documents, on March 11, 2024, Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”) obtained a federal…