Woman reports sexual assault at Chicago fraternity house

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 00:57 · Archive

A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted at an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago early on Sunday morning.

A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted at an off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago early on Sunday morning. According to a police report obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, the woman said she was 'not fully conscious' when found partially undressed in a bathroom with a man who was also semi-nude.

The woman's friend Mia Lara told the New York Times that a group of men stood outside the bathroom, with some chanting remarks including 'When is it my turn?' and 'I want to get in there.' Lara said she forced her way inside and found her friend slumped against the wall with her clothes pulled down. The woman told police she had begun feeling unwell after initially rejecting the man's offers to find a private space.

A person of interest has been identified and banned from campus, university officials announced on Wednesday. The individual is not a student, and Chicago police said no one is in custody as the investigation remains ongoing. Jonathan Pierce, a spokesperson for the fraternity, said there was no evidence its members participated in or were aware of the assault, and that members offered the victim assistance including food, water and clothing while she waited for emergency responders.

How it is being reported

• Details as police investigate alleged sexual assault off University of Chicago's campusPolice are investigating a newly reported sexual assault at an off-campus fraternity house near the University of Chicago. Lilia Luciano reports.CBS News · 15 Oct, 00:57
• Sexual assault reported at frat house near University of ChicagoAlleged assault follows report of gang rape at frat house at Cornell, which ignited national uproar and criticism online A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted last weekend at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, as Greek life nationwide faces renewed scrutiny for recurrent misconduct. The incident allegedly took place on Sunday at about 1.50am at the off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi residence, according to a university daily crime log. Continue reading...Guardian World · 15 Oct, 00:32
• Woman, 21, was raped at Chicago frat party as gang of men cheered outside bathroom where attack was unfolding, police report claimsThe woman, 21, alleged that she was sexually assaulted at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house near the University of Chicago at a wild party in the early hours of Sunday morning.Daily Mail · 14 Oct, 18:36

In this story: University of Chicago · Alpha Epsilon Pi · Chicago

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem