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Family to sue after student expelled over deepfake nude image

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A Louisiana family plans to file a federal lawsuit after their son was expelled for confronting another student over a deepfake pornographic image. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the latest details on the case and the district’s response.

Breakdown
  • A Louisiana family plans to file a federal lawsuit after their 13-year-old daughter was expelled for confronting a classmate who created and shared a deepfake pornographic image of her.
  • The girl was expelled in August and only recently allowed to return on probation, with restrictions on extracurricular activities. 18s
  • The family alleges school staff ignored the girl's initial complaints about the images, prompting her to confront the boy herself. 52s
  • The family's attorney claims the school violated mandatory reporting laws and hopes the lawsuit will raise national awareness about deepfake abuse among teens. 2m 30s
  • The school district states the case was handled swiftly, is under sheriff's investigation, and the boy involved has been charged with distributing pornographic material. 3m 37s
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