Robert G. Smith Faces 11 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Prosecutors allege Robert G. Smith shared child sexual abuse material through two social platforms. The case includes eight additional felony counts alleging possession.
EDWARDSVILLE - Robert G. Smith, 73, faces 11 felony counts of child sexual abuse material over allegations that he distributed and possessed images depicting children younger than 13 on Sept. 22, 2026, in Madison County, according to charging documents.Three counts accuse Smith of knowingly distributing the material through Discord and Snapchat. Each is listed as a Class X felony carrying an enhanced prison sentencing range of nine to 30 years. The remaining eight counts allege possession of chi...
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