04/01/2026
Teacher was arrested for CSAM.
A former New Orleans teacher and coach who was arrested in January for POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL is now facing additional charges for alleged VIDEO VOYEURISM OF A CHILD.
Benoit Cransac, a French national who was legally living in the U.S., remains in custody at the Orleans Justice Center.
Cransac was fired by Isidore Newman School when the first charges came to light, according to the Louisiana AG’s office. He reportedly taught at the school for 13 years.
ICE HSI New Orleans and state investigators worked together on this case, which is ongoing.
If you have any further information about this alleged child predator, please contact the Attorney General's Office at 225-326-6100.