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No evidence of rape of UGA student in downtown Athens, police say
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- The Athens-Clarke County Police Department found no evidence to support that a rape occurred involving a Georgia student after a thorough investigation.
- The student reported losing consciousness on Aug. 20 and waking up disoriented on city hall stairs with an unknown man nearby.
- Investigators uncovered fraudulent financial transaction card activity linked to the victim, leading to charges against Timothy Evans.
- A second suspect, Dennie Smith, was arrested and charged with Financial Transaction Card Theft and Fraud in connection with the case.
- The police emphasized their commitment to taking all sexual assault reports seriously and provided resources for victims through local support centers.
