University of Chicago reports assault at fraternity house, no arrests made
A woman alleged she was sexually assaulted at an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity party in Chicago, but police have not taken anyone into custody.
Police records show a woman reported being sexually assaulted early Sunday at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house on 5625 S. University Ave in Chicago, with two friends intervening after hearing the attack. The university issued an alert stating a "person of interest" had been identified, but the Chicago Police Department announced that no one has been taken into custody and the case remains under investigation. The alleged perpetrator and the victim are both non-students, and the man has been barred from campus.
The fraternity, which is not an officially recognized student organization at the university, faces scrutiny, while its national headquarters claims none of its members were complicit. Advocates expressed frustration over systemic failures to support survivors, noting the broader national debate on campus sexual violence.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns about campus sexual assault and the challenges survivors face in seeking justice.
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