A 13-year-old Louisiana girl was expelled for over 10 weeks after defending herself against boys who created and circulated AI-generated nude images of her, while the perpetrators initially faced no school discipline—exposing a shocking failure of institutional protection that prioritizes image over justice.
Story Overview
- Victim reported AI-generated nude images to school officials but was dismissed as “hearsay and rumors”
- Girl expelled for 89 days after slapping boy who showed fake nude images on school bus
- Two boys eventually charged under Louisiana’s new AI image law, but only after victim’s expulsion
- School board refused to reverse expulsion, allowing return only on probation with permanent record
- Eight female students and two adults total were victimized by AI-generated imagery at the school
School Officials Failed to Protect Victim
On August 26, 2025, the 13-year-old student at Sixth Ward Middle School in Thibodaux, Louisiana approached her guidance counselor at 7 a.m. with two friends after hearing rumors about AI-generated nude images circulating at school. The counselor dismissed their legitimate concerns as mere “hearsay and rumors” and later refused to allow the girl to call her father for help. This institutional failure set the stage for a day-long harassment campaign that school officials could have prevented.
The girl followed proper protocols by reporting to school authorities, yet received no protection or investigation. Instead, she endured an entire day of bullying and harassment while school officials ignored her pleas. This represents a fundamental breakdown of the school’s duty to provide a safe learning environment for all students.
Victim Punished More Severely Than Perpetrators
After witnessing the boy displaying her AI-generated nude images to other students on the school bus, the girl slapped him in frustration. The school immediately moved to expel her for a full semester—89 school days—while the boys who created and distributed the sexual imagery initially faced minimal consequences. This backwards response punished the victim for defending herself while protecting the actual perpetrators.
The girl was sent to an alternative school where she began skipping meals, couldn’t concentrate, and completed no schoolwork for days. Her father enrolled her in therapy for depression and anxiety as she struggled with the institutional betrayal. Research shows expelled students face higher risks of future suspensions, lower grades, and reduced graduation rates—consequences that will follow this victim despite her innocence.
Criminal Charges Come Too Late
Only after the victim’s disciplinary hearing in September did the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office charge the first boy with 10 counts of unlawful dissemination of images created by artificial intelligence under Louisiana’s new state law. A second boy received identical charges in December 2025. These criminal prosecutions vindicated the victim’s claims, but came only after she had already suffered weeks of expulsion for defending herself.
The investigation revealed that AI-generated nude images had been created of eight female students and two adults total, indicating a broader pattern of sexual exploitation at the school. This widespread abuse demonstrates the school’s complete failure to monitor and address the harassment occurring under their watch.
School Board Refuses Full Accountability
At a November 5, 2025 school board meeting, the victim’s attorneys argued for complete reversal of the expulsion. Instead, the board only amended the punishment, allowing her return on probation while keeping the expulsion on her permanent record. One board member’s statement that “sometimes in life we can be both victims and perpetrators” reveals the twisted logic used to justify punishing a sexual abuse victim.
The girl’s legal team announced plans to file civil lawsuits against school officials, stating they “mishandled this at every turn.” Superintendent Jared Martin continues defending the school’s actions, claiming they “followed every protocol required”—despite clear evidence of institutional failure. This case exposes how school administrators prioritize liability protection over student safety, abandoning their fundamental duty to protect children from sexual exploitation.
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Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. She was expelled.
Teen expelled over AI nude image scandal
