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Temple University investigates off-campus rape allegation
Temple University refers alleged rape report to student conduct code after off-campus incident.
In brief
Temple University refers alleged rape report to student conduct code after off-campus incident. Temple University is investigating a reported rape at an off-campus apartment and will refer the case to its student conduct code office, with the victim deciding whether to involve law enforcement. Originally reported by…
Temple University
Temple University will refer a report of an alleged rape to the office that handles the Student Conduct Code.
Off-campus incident
Temple University is investigating the alleged rape of a student that occurred off-campus at the University Village apartment complex around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Report timeline
A student reported the allegation Tuesday morning to the Department of Public Safety, which referred the case to the office that handles the Student Conduct Code.
University President John Fry
President John Fry said the student who filed the report, not the school, would decide whether to get law enforcement involved.
Student decision
No single incident is the same, and there are varying reasons as to why a victim will choose to pursue or not pursue criminal charges.
University policy
Referring the case to the Student Conduct Code will allow university officials to hold students accountable under university policy.
Next steps
Temple University is convening a Sexual Assault Advisory Group to review and make recommendations for improving sexual assault policies and practices.
What it means
Temple University is investigating a reported rape at an off-campus apartment and will refer the case to its student conduct code office, with the victim deciding whether to involve law enforcement.
