Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of Chicago
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted early Sunday morning at the off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity near the University of Chicago, according to police and university records.
- The woman was found partially undressed and not fully conscious in a bathroom with a semi-nude man, while her friends were initially blocked from entering the area.
- A person of interest, who is not a student, has been identified and banned from campus, but no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
- The fraternity denied any member involvement, highlighting that sober monitors were present and that members assisted the victim by providing care after the report.
- The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of Greek life nationwide following a recent gang-rape allegation at a Cornell University fraternity, which has led to investigations and suspension of fraternity parties there.
