Summary
Lifetouch, a major school photography company, denied any connections to Jeffrey Epstein despite online rumors. The company stated that the rumors were untrue and emphasized its commitment to student privacy. The misinformation spread after Epstein-related documents mentioned Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly.
Key Facts
- Lifetouch is a large school photography company in the U.S.
- Online rumors wrongly linked Lifetouch to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lifetouch CEO Ken Murphy stated there is no connection to Epstein.
- Lifetouch's parent company, Shutterfly, was acquired by Apollo Global Management in 2019.
- Apollo's former CEO faced scrutiny over financial ties to Epstein but denied any wrongdoing.
- Lifetouch confirmed no student data was involved with Epstein-related documents.
- The company follows strict privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Concerns were raised among parents, but investigations found no wrongdoing by Lifetouch.
