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Lifetouch Faces Investigation Amid Epstein Rumors, Schools Cancel Photo Shoots

2/13/2026

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Lifetouch is under investigation by multiple districts over unsubstantiated rumors linking its former owner, Leon Black, to Jeffrey Epstein.
Districts including Clifton Public Schools and Prescott Valley Charter School canceled photo shoots as a precaution.
Lifetouch denies wrongdoing, saying Leon Black never accessed student images and that the company complies with privacy laws.
Parents express concerns about vetting and call for greater transparency in choosing photography vendors.

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Lifetouch is under investigation by multiple districts over unsubstantiated rumors linking its former owner, Leon Black, to Jeffrey Epstein.
Districts including Clifton Public Schools and Prescott Valley Charter School canceled photo shoots as a precaution.
Lifetouch denies wrongdoing, saying Leon Black never accessed student images and that the company complies with privacy laws.
Parents express concerns about vetting and call for greater transparency in choosing photography vendors.