Baltimore School Employee Charged with Child Pornography

Jonah Askew accused of posting lewd content of former teenage girlfriend online

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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An employee at the Henderson-Hopkins School in West Baltimore has been charged with child pornography crimes. Charging documents identify the employee as Jonah Askew, who was allegedly in a consensual relationship with a teenage girl. The victim claimed Askew posted lewd content of them together on adult websites, and police connected the IP address to Askew's home. Askew has been placed on leave from the school pending resolution of the case.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of child exploitation and the need for thorough background checks and monitoring of school employees who have access to minors. It also raises concerns about the lasting impact of non-consensual sharing of intimate content online.

The details

According to court records, Askew was in a consensual relationship with a teenage girl, but the two broke up in 2023. The victim then claimed that Askew had posted lewd content of them together on adult websites. Police were able to connect the IP address used to post the content back to Askew's home. Askew has been placed on leave from his position at the Henderson-Hopkins School while the case is pending.

  • Askew and the teenage victim were in a relationship that ended in 2023.
  • The victim claimed Askew posted the lewd content online after their relationship ended.

The players

Jonah Askew

A school employee at the Henderson-Hopkins School in West Baltimore who has been charged with child pornography crimes related to a former teenage girlfriend.

Henderson-Hopkins School

A school in West Baltimore where Askew was employed prior to being charged with child pornography crimes.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether Askew should be released on bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical importance of thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of school employees who work with minors, as well as the need for stronger protections against the non-consensual sharing of intimate content online.