Lake Zurich Parent Demands Relocation of Students Accused in AI Porn Incident

Jessica Vealitzek calls for action to protect victims and send a strong message against abuse.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered smartphone screen, the cracked glass reflecting a distorted, pixelated image, conceptually illustrating the violation and harm caused by the creation of non-consensual AI-generated pornography.The use of AI to create non-consensual pornographic images has left a community shaken and searching for solutions to protect vulnerable students.Lake Zurich Today

A Lake Zurich High School parent is calling for the students accused of creating AI pornographic images of their classmates to be relocated during the ongoing criminal investigation. Jessica Vealitzek, a Lake County Board member, warned the school board of the negative impact victims face having to see those allegedly responsible at school, saying it sends the wrong message to the girls, 'would-be perpetrators' and the broader community.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the growing challenge of 'deepfake' technology being used to create non-consensual pornography, especially when the victims are minors. Vealitzek argued that the district needs to take strong action to protect the victims and send a clear message that such abuse will not be tolerated, even if the alleged perpetrators are also students.

The details

Earlier this month, the district superintendent notified the community that students had used AI to generate pornographic images of their classmates. The Lake Zurich Police Department confirmed it was conducting an 'ongoing investigation,' but provided limited details due to the involvement of minors. Vealitzek called the incident a 'deep violation of the girls' personhood and agency over their own bodies,' and warned that allowing the accused students to remain at the school during the investigation would further traumatize the victims.

  • In late February, the school district first learned of the situation.
  • On April 10, 2026, Vealitzek addressed the school board during public comments.

The players

Jessica Vealitzek

A Lake County Board member for District 10, which includes Lake Zurich, who spoke as a parent of a student in the district.

Kelley Gallt

The superintendent of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95.

Lake Zurich Police Department

The law enforcement agency conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

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What they’re saying

“The creation and distribution of deepfake, non-consensual pornography of, as of yesterday, 33 underage girls was a violation of several of the stated values of this school and community, and it was a deep violation of the girls' personhood and agency over their own bodies.”

— Jessica Vealitzek, Lake County Board member and parent

“Allowing the boys to remain in the school building and in school sports while they are being investigated for sexual crime sends the wrong signal to the girls. It is putting the burden on the girls 'to bear the weight in class, in the halls and in social circles.'”

— Jessica Vealitzek, Lake County Board member and parent

What’s next

The school board went into closed session at the end of the meeting, but did not provide a reason. The district has not announced any further actions or updates since the initial notification to the community.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for schools and communities to develop robust policies and responses to address the growing threat of non-consensual 'deepfake' pornography, especially when the victims are minors. Protecting the wellbeing and dignity of the victims must be the top priority.