MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a case involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated images depicting potential Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

“Incidents like this, although rare, are deeply personal and upsetting for families,” said MCSO Detective Sgt. Brad Robertson, whose team is handling this investigation. “We want our community to know that our detectives are working to collect the necessary evidence to build a legally sufficient case that can be presented to the district attorney’s office.”

CSAM can potentially include both real and computer-generated content, such as images created with AI technology.

This investigation began on Saturday, December 6, 2025, when Corbett High School administrators contacted MCSO, reporting inappropriate, AI-generated images of at least one student.

Based on the preliminary investigation, someone posted the images onto a social media platform. The extent of the images’ distribution is not fully known.

By the time the report was made, the photos had been deleted, according to the initial information provided to MCSO by high school officials.

Because this case involves students under the age of 18, no additional information about the investigation can be provided, including a description of the images.

MCSO detectives will continue their investigation and consult with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether the available evidence establishes probable cause sufficient to warrant the filing of criminal charges.

Oregon's House Bill 2299 (HB 2299), from the 2025 Regular Session, which goes into effect January 1, 2026, addresses the unlawful dissemination of intimate images, focusing specifically on including content created or altered using digital technology or AI.

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