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University of Arizona Sorority Student Alleges Rape at Frat House
University of Arizona sorority student claims rape by two men at Sigma Phi Epsilon frat house, leading to activities suspension.
In brief
University of Arizona sorority student claims rape by two men at Sigma Phi Epsilon frat house, leading to activities suspension. A University of Arizona sorority student alleges rape by two men at a Sigma Phi Epsilon frat house, prompting a university activities suspension. Originally reported by California Post.
Alleged rape at Sigma Phi Epsilon house
A University of Arizona sorority student claims she was raped by two men inside a fraternity house at the college.
University police investigation
The university slapped the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity with an activities suspension Wednesday, accusing it of throwing unregistered parties and giving alcohol to minors.
Incident timeline
The incident began around midnight on Aug. 26 when the woman was hanging out with friends and SigEp residents in a room at the chapter house on East First Street.
Consensual moment
At one point, she and one of the men slipped into the room’s adjoining bathroom and kissed consensually, but someone opened the door and tried to film them.
Horrifying details
She next remembered waking up in another room dark with her legs hanging off the bed, naked except for her top, and was allegedly orally and vaginally attacked.
Next morning aftermath
The next morning, she woke up beside one of the men who was completely naked, found her pants and underwear on the floor, and walked out of the house to her sorority down the street.
Physical injuries
She later found a bruise on the front of her neck and had trouble swallowing, which police noted can be a sign of strangulation.
Medical exam
She went to University of Arizona police and was taken to Banner, University Medical Center for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Alleged consent
She told police she’d had a tequila soda and two shots of tequila, and shared a cup of tequila with friends that night.
Investigation call
Two days later, detectives had her contact one of the men over Snapchat for a recorded call to discuss the incident.
Admission of sex
On the call, he admitted they had sex but insisted she said yes and claimed no other man was involved.
University suspension
The chapter could lose university recognition altogether if anyone retaliates against people involved in the investigation, according to the letter.
The takeaway
A University of Arizona sorority student alleges rape by two men at a Sigma Phi Epsilon frat house, prompting a university activities suspension.
