The school received a complaint about the photos in November 2023, but the suspect denied the allegations. The photos were later found to have been posted in a chat room. The school's head and board president have since stepped down, and the school is offering counseling to students and reviewing its safety practices and reporting procedures. The case has caused shock within the school community and further information about the case is expected to be made public in the coming weeks.
Key takeaways:
- Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation.
- A juvenile suspect was removed from Lancaster Country Day School and his cellphone was seized by investigators in August.
- U.S. law enforcement has been cracking down on graphic depictions of computer-generated children as well as manipulated photos of real ones, and a new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
- The school is now offering counseling to students and is reviewing reporting procedures, safety practices and other policies regarding student safety.