The University of Chicago has identified a person of interest in connection with a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at a fraternity party on campus the morning of October 11. The university stated that the individual is not a student and has been banned from campus.
The Chicago Police Department is currently investigating the incident. The university has not released the name of the person of interest, citing the ongoing investigation and the fact that no charges have been filed.
According to a report by The New York Times, the alleged assault took place at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house. A friend of the victim reportedly lost track of the woman after she began kissing an individual. The friend later found the victim in a bathroom with the man, her clothes disarranged, and heard her saying, "Make it stop" and "Get me out of here." The friend confronted the man, who allegedly responded, "She wanted to."
While the university states it has no official affiliation with Greek life, student organizations must still adhere to university policies. A spokesperson for the national organization of Alpha Epsilon Pi confirmed that the suspect was not a member of the chapter and stated there was no evidence that any AEPi members participated in or were aware of the assault. "We are pleased that the alleged assailant has been identified and hope that the victim can find some solace in knowing that justice is being done," the spokesperson added.