Girls Sue Elite NYC Prep School Over Teacher's Revenge Porn

Lawsuit alleges teacher solicited nude photos from students and then distributed them to others.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:31pm

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A civil lawsuit was filed in federal court against a $60,000-a-year New York private school and a former teacher, Winston Nguyen, 39, who was arrested in June 2024 for sending nude photos of two young teenage girls in a 'revenge porn blast' to his students on Snapchat.

Why it matters

The case highlights the growing problem of revenge porn and the need for stronger protections for minors, especially in elite private school settings where there can be an imbalance of power between teachers and students.

The details

The lawsuit alleges that Nguyen, a former teacher at the school, solicited nude photos from two female students and then distributed those photos to other students via Snapchat in what is being described as a 'revenge porn blast'. Nguyen was arrested in June 2024 on charges related to the incident.

  • Nguyen was arrested in June 2024 for the alleged revenge porn incident.
  • The civil lawsuit was filed in federal court on Thursday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Winston Nguyen

A 39-year-old former teacher at the elite New York private school who was arrested in 2024 for allegedly soliciting nude photos from students and then distributing them in a 'revenge porn blast'.

The Elite NYC Prep School

A $60,000-a-year private school in New York City that is named as a defendant in the civil lawsuit along with the former teacher.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold schools accountable when they fail to protect their students from predatory teachers.”

— Samantha Jones, Attorney for the plaintiffs (Breitbart)

What’s next

The school and Nguyen are expected to respond to the lawsuit in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for stronger policies and training in elite private schools to prevent teachers from exploiting and abusing students, as well as robust reporting mechanisms for students to safely come forward about misconduct.