Who is Fernando Busto, ex-Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee security coordinator who placed hidden camera in minor female students locker room

We examine the reason behind controversy surrounding the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and it’s ex-security coordinator Fernando Bustos

Fernando Bustos, 41, of Greendale, is charged with invasion of privacy using a surveillance device involving a victim under 18, a Class 1 felony that carries up to three years and six months in prison after school administrators discovered hundreds of videos on an SD card found in Bustos’ office after his termination in February 2025. The videos, recorded between May 2024 and February 2025, showed female students using the locker room facilities and prosecutors have accused the former security coordinator of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of secretly placing a camera inside the girls’ locker room.

Who is Fernando Busto of Greendale, ex-Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee security coordinator who placed hidden camera in minor female students locker room

According to court records, Bustos of Greendale recorded hundreds of 10-second videos of high school girls using the locker room and a few videos show female students in their underwear and bra. One high school girl is seen partially n*de while taking off her bra but the video only captures her backside. The locker room was used mostly by girls aged between 9-12 with all of them under 18.

During a court appearance on Thursday, Fernando Bustos pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of invasion of privacy involving a surveillance device, with the victim being under 18. Investigators reported the recovery of hundreds of videos from a camera allegedly belonging to Bustos, sparking outrage among parents and the school community.

Why Fernando Bustos is under investigation?

A former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is set to stand trial after being charged with secretly recording videos inside the girls’ locker room. During a preliminary hearing, Fernando Bustos, 41, pleaded not guilty, waiving his right to the proceedings. He appeared in court out of custody, while students and parents gathered both inside and outside the courtroom, seeking justice.

Many expressed deep disappointment and distress over the incident, emphasizing the betrayal felt by students who once relied on him for their safety. According to the criminal complaint, nearly 400 videos were retrieved from Bustos’ personal recording device, which had reportedly been concealed in a locker. One of the recovered videos allegedly showed him installing the hidden camera.

School officials revealed that while Bustos had been dismissed in early February due to performance-related concerns, the discovery of his recording devices and stored footage did not come to light until mid-February. In response to community outrage, the school has since prioritized students’ mental well-being, adjusting schedules to provide necessary support.

In a statement, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe environment, pledging full cooperation with law enforcement to bring Bustos to justice. Legal proceedings remain ongoing, with the possibility of additional charges as the investigation continues. If convicted, Bustos faces up to 3.5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. His next court appearance is scheduled for mid-April.

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