University of Arizona Student Alleges Sexual Assault at Fraternity House
A sorority member reported being assaulted by two men at a Sigma Phi Epsilon house in late August, according to university police records.
A student at the University of Arizona has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two men at a fraternity house in late August, according to records released by the university's police department.
The student stated that while at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on August 26, she consensually kissed one of the men but does not recall consenting to sexual activity. She reported consuming alcohol, including sharing a drink with friends. The student recalled witnessing the two men assault her and noted feeling one man's breath on her face. Upon waking the next morning, she found she was not wearing pants or underwear and experienced difficulty swallowing, which she considered a potential sign of strangulation.
The allegations surfaced weeks after the university had suspended all activities for its 21 fraternities due to reports of misconduct, which included assault, hazing, and drug- and alcohol-related offenses. The suspension for all but five fraternities has since been lifted following mandatory meetings with the dean of students.
The student reported the incident to the police and underwent a forensic examination at a hospital on the same day she reported the allegations.
In a recorded conversation two days after the alleged encounter, one of the accused men admitted to having sex with the student but claimed she had consented. He denied that another man had been involved and stated that he was intoxicated and had a