Fired Colorado School Official Found Dead During Child Porn Investigation
David Weiss, a former Jefferson County Public Schools administrator, died in Maryland while under investigation for possession of child sexual abuse materials.
- David Weiss, recently fired as chief of schools for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Colorado, was found dead in Maryland on January 1, 2025.
- Authorities have disclosed that Weiss was under investigation for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse materials, with the investigation continuing despite his death.
- Weiss was visiting family in Maryland for the holidays at the time of his death, which is believed to be a suicide; an autopsy is underway to confirm the cause of death.
- Weiss's termination in December was initially kept confidential by JCPS, leading to frustration and mistrust among parents seeking transparency from the district.
- The school district has faced prior controversies, including allegations of sexual misconduct by staff and ongoing federal lawsuits related to student accommodations and gender policies.
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