Schools Suspend Lifetouch Over Epstein Ownership Ties

Does Lifetouch maintain strict privacy protections or do investor ties create unacceptable risks for students?

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Schools Suspend Lifetouch Over Epstein Ownership Ties

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Above: Redacted documents from the Epstein Library files released by the U.S. Department of Justice on Feb. 18. Image credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Lifetouch has never shared student images with third parties and follows strict privacy laws including FERPA. Apollo investors have zero access to photos and aren't involved in daily operations. The Epstein files don't even name Lifetouch or allege any wrongdoing with student photos.

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Narrative B

Direct financial ties between Lifetouch's parent company and an Epstein associate create unacceptable risk for millions of children's photos. Trust broken at this level doesn't return with mere assurances. Schools must demand full transparency on ownership and funding flows before allowing access to students.

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