Wichita State freshman arrested on rape charge after smiling in mugshot
A 19-year-old freshman at Wichita State University was booked on a rape allegation, appearing with a smile in his mugshot.
Wichita State University freshman James Vandenberg, 19, was arrested on a rape charge after campus police detained him in a dormitory on Saturday. He was booked at the Sedwick County Jail, where he posted a $100,000 bond and later left custody. In the booking photo, Vandenberg was seen smiling.
The university has not provided further information about the alleged incident. This is the second sexual-assault related arrest on campus within a month, the first involving student Aaron Christian, who faced aggravated domestic battery and rape charges. University officials have reiterated a commitment to handling sexual-violence reports according to law and support processes.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual assault safety on college campuses.
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