University of Chicago Identifies Person of Interest in Frat Party Sexual Assault

The University of Chicago has identified a person of interest in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred at a fraternity house near campus on October 11. The university has banned the individual, who is not a student or affiliated with the school, from campus.

The Chicago Police Department is actively investigating the incident. Due to the ongoing investigation and the lack of filed charges, the university stated it is not at liberty to disclose the name of the person of interest.

The alleged assault took place at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to a witness, a friend of the victim, a crowd gathered outside a bathroom where the assault allegedly occurred, with individuals inside the group shouting phrases like "when's my turn" and "let me in."

The victim's friend reportedly intervened, entering the bathroom to find the victim distressed. The friend confronted the alleged assailant outside the house, who is reported to have responded, "She wanted to."

The University of Chicago stated that it does not have an official affiliation with Greek life organizations but noted that such groups must adhere to the school's policies.

A spokesperson for the national organization of Alpha Epsilon Pi confirmed that the suspect was not a member of their fraternity chapter and expressed that they do not believe any AEPi members were involved in or complicit with the incident.