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School Districts Halt Lifetouch Contracts Amid Epstein Claims

2/19/2026

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At least 10 school districts have canceled or paused Lifetouch contracts amid media claims linking its parent company, Shutterfly, to Jeffrey Epstein.
Other districts continue to review their partnerships with Lifetouch.
Lifetouch denies wrongdoing, saying it has never shared student images and complies with privacy laws.
Malakoff Independent School District in Texas opted to keep photos in-house.
Some districts in California and Utah remain open to Lifetouch, citing data safety.

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Story summary

At least 10 school districts have canceled or paused Lifetouch contracts amid media claims linking its parent company, Shutterfly, to Jeffrey Epstein.
Other districts continue to review their partnerships with Lifetouch.
Lifetouch denies wrongdoing, saying it has never shared student images and complies with privacy laws.
Malakoff Independent School District in Texas opted to keep photos in-house.
Some districts in California and Utah remain open to Lifetouch, citing data safety.