Investigations by the FBI and a University of California, Berkley expert linked the simulated audio to an email account allegedly used by Darien. He was arrested while attempting to board a flight to Houston, following the discovery of a warrant for his arrest. Darien faces multiple charges, including theft, stalking, disruption of school operations, and retaliation against a witness. Baltimore County Schools have recommended his employment termination and plan to reinstate Eiswert as principal.
Key takeaways:
- Athletic director Dazhon Darien from a Baltimore suburb high school allegedly used artificial intelligence to impersonate his principal, Eric Eiswert, making racist and antisemitic comments as part of a revenge scheme.
- The incident started in January when a disturbing audio clip circulated on social media, leading to the temporary removal of Eiswert from the school.
- Darien was arrested while trying to board a flight to Texas, charged with several offenses including theft, stalking, disruption of school operations, and retaliation against a witness. He was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
- Baltimore County Schools have recommended Darien's employment termination and plan to reinstate Principal Eiswert now that his name has been cleared.