Tuesday, December 04, 2007

209 MTSU STUDENT REPORTS POSSIBLE SEXUAL ASSAULT

MTSU STUDENT REPORTS POSSIBLE SEXUAL ASSAULT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2007
CONTACT: Gina E. Fann, 615-898-5385

(MURFREESBORO)—A female MTSU student reported that she was possibly sexually assaulted by someone she knew at the MTSU Kappa Alpha fraternity house in the early-morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 1. The female student reported that the alleged assault took place following a party at the house and that she was incapacitated at the time of the incident.

This case is under investigation by the MTSU Police Department. Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to call MTSU Police at 615-898-2424.

Faculty, staff, students and visitors to the university are reminded that it is statistically more likely for individuals to be assaulted on campus by someone they know. Additionally, the abuse of alcohol and drugs plays a major factor in increasing one’s chances of being victimized. MTSU Police also operate a walking escort service 24 hours a day for anyone needing a walking escort across campus. To request an escort on campus, please call 615-898-2424.


For MTSU news and information, visit www.mtsunews.com.


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