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Female undergraduate reports sexual assault in dorm

By CATHERINE PALMER | November 10, 2015

By CATHERINE PALMER

News & Features Editor

A female undergraduate reported being sexually assaulted and photographed without her consent by a male undergraduate student, who she knew, in a residence hall between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 31, according to an email sent to the student body today by Campus Safety and Security.

The University is currently investigating the incident.

University officials know the identities of both parties and are proceeding with actions in accordance with University policies,” reads an excerpt from the email.

The female student reported the incident late yesterday, according to Executive Director of Media Relations and Crisis Communications Dennis O’Shea.

According to Security, the specific residence hall in which the alleged assault occurred has not been released because the investigation is ongoing.


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