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University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A University of Arizona sorority member accused two men of sexually assaulting her at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house during a night of drinking on August 26, with the woman reporting the incident to police and undergoing a forensic exam.
- The allegations emerged shortly after the university suspended most fraternity activities due to reports of misconduct, though suspensions for all but five fraternities have since been lifted following meetings with the dean of students.
- One accused man admitted to having sex with the woman but claimed it was consensual and denied involvement of the second man, while the fraternity has suspended those involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.
- The university police are continuing their investigation, with no arrests made yet, and the Pima County attorney’s office has not received the case for prosecution.
- Similar sexual assault allegations have recently surfaced at other universities, including Cornell and the University of Chicago, prompting investigations, lawsuits, and increased scrutiny of fraternity conduct nationwide.
