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Police investigate sexual assault allegation at Chicago fraternity house
A 21-year-old woman reported a sexual assault at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.
The alleged assault took place early Sunday morning, and neither the woman nor the suspect attends the university.
A bystander reportedly intervened, and the suspect left the party; police have not publicly identified anyone.
Chicago police are leading the investigation, with University of Chicago police assisting.
The fraternity chapter, Alpha Epsilon Pi's Lambda chapter, is working with investigators and has been told to suspend events while the investigation continues.
The university says it is gathering information and may start disciplinary proceedings where possible.
The case has drawn attention amid scrutiny of a separate sexual assault lawsuit involving a fraternity at Cornell University.
A 21-year-old woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus.
The alleged assault was reported at a party hosted by the Lambda chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi in Hyde Park.
Neither the woman nor the alleged assailant attends the University of Chicago.
The Chicago Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from University of Chicago police.
The fraternity said the chapter was told not to hold events or programs while the investigation continues.
- Who
- A 21-year-old woman reported the assault. The suspect has not been identified.
- What
- Police are investigating her allegation that she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party.
- When
- Sunday morning, at about 1:50 a.m.; the party began at 10:30 p.m. the night before.
- Where
- An Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house in Hyde Park, near the University of Chicago campus.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The fraternity party began.
The woman reported that she was assaulted.
A bystander intervened, and the suspect reportedly fled; a patrolling University of Chicago police officer arranged for the woman to be taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
The fraternity chapter was instructed not to hold events or programs.
- Victim's age
- 21
- Party host
- Lambda chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Neighborhood
- Hyde Park, Chicago
- Reported time
- About 1:50 a.m. Sunday
- Investigating agencies
- Chicago Police Department and University of Chicago Police Department
- Chapter restriction
- No events or programs while the investigation is ongoing
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What people are saying
Most importantly, all of (the fraternity) hurts for the person who was the victim in this incident
No one should attend an event on any campus - fraternity-based or otherwise - and have to fear for their safety and wellbeing.
In addition to the CPD’s ongoing criminal investigation, the University is using tools at its disposal to gather information and when possible will initiate disciplinary proceedings