Chicago private school defends dean who allegedly passed out adult toys for sex education

CHICAGO - An elite, private high school in Lincoln Park is responding to comments made by the school's dean.

A non-profit journalism group called "Project Veritas" posted a story about the dean of Francis W. Parker school and things he said over a cup of coffee.

It included video of the dean, Joseph Bruno, saying students were taught about queer sex by LGBTQ+ activists who passed adult toys around the classroom. 

The school says Bruno was targeted by Project Veritas, and he was misled to believe he was conversing with a conference attendee over coffee.

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They also say he was filmed without his knowledge or permission.

"He was filmed without his knowledge or permission while describing one example of our inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and comprehensive approach to sex education. Veritas deceptively edited the video with malicious intent," the school said in a statement Thursday. 

The school also says the Board of Trustees supports Parker's programming.