Arizona student alleges sexual assault by two men at fraternity house
A University of Arizona student says she was sexually assaulted by two men after drinking at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house in late August.
A female student at the University of Arizona claims she was sexually assaulted by two men in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house at the end of August. She said she had drunk tequila, kissed one man consensually, and was later forced into sexual activity by him and a second man, discovering she was without pants and underwear the following morning. She reported the incident to police, received a forensic examination, and noted difficulty swallowing, which could indicate strangulation.
University police confirmed the probe is still active, while the Pima County District Attorney’s office has not transferred the case for criminal charges. A recorded call two days after the event shows one man admitting to having sex with the student, claiming consent, while denying the other man's involvement.
Why it matters
The allegation raises concerns about campus safety and the handling of sexual assault cases by university and local authorities.
How this story developed
- Oct 5 Cornell students protest university's handling of fraternity gang-rape case
- Oct 6 Governor Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez have publicly framed the case as evidence of a broader culture of exploitation ahead of upcoming elections.
- Oct 13 Governor Hochul appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for the case.
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