Baltimore School Board Meeting Disrupted by Antisemitic Pornographic Video Under Hate Crime Investigation

During a Baltimore City Public Schools board meeting, an unauthorized individual accessed the virtual platform and displayed a graphic video containing antisemitic, racist, and obscene adult content, leading to an immediate pause of the meeting. The explicit content was visible only to in-person attendees, as the livestream was cut off before the video aired publicly. The board resumed the meeting in person and issued a formal apology, acknowledging the emotional harm caused and condemning the act as a hate crime. Baltimore City School Police and the Baltimore Police Department are jointly investigating the incident, which follows previous cybersecurity concerns within the district. The school system is implementing additional security protocols to prevent future disruptions and reaffirmed its commitment to a safe, inclusive environment free from hate speech and harassment. Officials expressed regret for initially failing to acknowledge the harm caused and emphasized that such malicious actions will not disrupt the community’s trust.