School photo giant Lifetouch faces Epstein files fallout:
School districts across the country are reconsidering their partnerships with Lifetouch online posts ...
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Lifetouch Faces Backlash Over Epstein ConnectionsOver 10 US school districts have paused or canceled contracts with Lifetouch after social media raised concerns about links to Epstein.
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- Several school districts are reconsidering Lifetouch partnerships following revelations about ties to Leon Black, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lifetouch insists student photos remain secure and denies any improper use or direct connection to Epstein or Apollo’s daily operations.
- Leon Black’s name appears thousands of times in Epstein files, but Lifetouch denies any direct link to the former Apollo CEO.
- While some districts continue working with Lifetouch, many parents feel uneasy about privacy and ethical implications surrounding the company.
I understand that there may or may not be a direct or current connection, but I think for many parents, that doesn’t erase the discomfort.— Brittney McLain, a Texas mother discussing her feelings about Lifetouch's association with Epstein.
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