A 15-year-old Nevada student has been indicted on a charge of possessing visual depictions of child sexual conduct after prosecutors say he filmed the sexual assault of a 14-year-old during an April 2025 school trip to Costa Rica. Court records and local reports say a 2:16 video appears to show the attack after the phone’s camera switches to the rear view. The defendant, described as a golf champion and class president, posted $20,000 bail; it remains unclear whether other minors in the footage will be charged.
Nevada Class President Indicted After Allegedly Filming Classmate’s Assault On Costa Rica Trip
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A 15-year-old student from Nevada has been indicted on a charge of possession of a visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child after authorities say the teen recorded the sexual assault of a 14-year-old classmate during a school trip to Costa Rica in April 2025.
Allegations and Video Evidence
According to local media and court records, prosecutors say a 2-minute, 16-second video captured on a cellphone shows the device switching from the front-facing camera to the rear camera and then recording what investigators describe as a "graphic and violent sexual assault" of a 14-year-old student. The teen facing the charge has been described in reports as a high school golf champion and class president.
Legal Steps Taken
Online court documents reviewed by PEOPLE indicate the defendant was indicted earlier this month and posted $20,000 bail before being released pending further proceedings. It is unclear whether the other minors seen in the footage will face charges; local reports say two of those students are no longer enrolled in the Clark County School District.
Statements From Attorneys
A statement provided to PEOPLE from attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld and J. Randall Jones, who said they represent the victim, thanked law enforcement and the Clark County District Attorney’s office and added:
"We are confident that the judicial system will render justice for our clients."
Joshua Judd, the attorney for the defendant, told 8 News Now the defense is concerned about perceived unequal treatment, saying prosecutors are treating his client differently than others in similar situations, and that they look forward to defending the accused.
Outreach And Resources
PEOPLE contacted the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Clark County District Attorney’s office and the defense attorney for comment. For those affected by sexual assault, resources are available: the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online at rainn.org.
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