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Person of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat house

Person of interest identified in sex assault at UChicago frat house

Summary

The University of Chicago identified a person of interest in a sexual assault that happened at a fraternity party over the weekend. The suspect is not a student and has been banned from campus; police are investigating but no arrests have been made.

Key Facts

  • The assault occurred early Sunday morning at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus.
  • A 21-year-old woman, not affiliated with the university, reported being sexually assaulted in a bathroom during a party.
  • The attacker was unknown to the victim and fled when someone intervened.
  • Campus security and surveillance video helped identify a person of interest, who has been banned from campus.
  • Multiple non-students connected to the incident have been banned by the university.
  • No one was taken into custody as of Thursday morning.
  • Students describe the time of year as "rush season," with many parties and large events at fraternities.
  • The incident has raised questions about fraternity safety and culture on college campuses.
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