Fraternity sexual assault investigations span Chicago and Arizona campuses

Fraternity sexual assault investigations span Chicago and Arizona campuses

The Guardian reported that a sorority student at the University of Arizona alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house in August, prompting a university police investigation. ABC7 Chicago reported that university officials barred the Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter near the University of Chicago from holding events while Chicago police investigated a sexual assault that occurred at an off-campus fraternity party, and police said they had identified a non-student suspect and the investigation was ongoing. In February, NBC News reported that a 19-year-old woman filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court alleging she was assaulted at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house near the University of Chicago.

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October 21, 2026
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University of Arizona sorority member reports sexual assault at fraternity house
University of Arizona sorority member reports sexual assault at fraternity house

The Guardian • 21 Oct 02:04

A sorority student alleges she was sexually assaulted by two men at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house in August, prompting an ongoing university police investigation.

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October 20, 2026
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Woman sues fraternity near University of Chicago alleging sexual assault
Woman sues fraternity near University of Chicago alleging sexual assault

NBC News • 20 Oct 22:03

A 19-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court claiming she was sexually assaulted at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house near the University of Chicago in February.

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October 15, 2026
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Police Identify Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Alleged at Chicago Fraternity Party
Police Identify Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Alleged at Chicago Fraternity Party

NBC News • 15 Oct 16:01

University of Chicago officials say a person of interest has been identified after a 21-year-old woman reported a sexual assault at an Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near campus.

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October 14, 2026
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University of Chicago fraternity house investigated after alleged sexual assault
University of Chicago fraternity house investigated after alleged sexual assault

The Guardian • 14 Oct 23:32

Police are investigating a report that a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at an off-campus Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago, and a non-student suspect has been identified.

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October 13, 2026
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University of Chicago fraternity house investigated after sexual assault allegation
University of Chicago fraternity house investigated after sexual assault allegation

Chicago Sun-Times • 13 Oct 19:17

Police say a 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in a bathroom at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago, and a person of interest has been identified.

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October 12, 2026
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Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity barred from events as police investigate sexual assault near University of Chicago
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity barred from events as police investigate sexual assault near University of Chicago

ABC7 Chicago • 12 Oct 20:05

University officials have prohibited the Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter from holding events while Chicago police investigate a reported sexual assault that occurred at a fraternity party, and the fraternity is cooperating with the investigation.

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