University of Arizona student alleges she was sexually assaulted by 2 men at fraternity house

A sorority member at the University of Arizona has alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men during a night of drinking in late August, according to search warrant records. The student, who consented to kissing one of the men, does not recall agreeing to sexual relations with either of the men, stated the records obtained by KOLD-TV in Tucson.

The allegations emerged two weeks after the university had suspended activities for its 21 fraternities due to reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing, and drug and alcohol-related behavior. The suspended fraternities were later allowed to resume operations after mandatory meetings with the dean of students. The sorority member recounted consuming tequila, witnessing two men sexually assaulting her, feeling one man's breath on her face, waking up the next morning without pants or underwear, and experiencing difficulty swallowing, a potential indication of strangulation.

She reported the allegations to the police and underwent a forensic examination at a hospital. One of the men admitted to having sex with her, but claimed she had consented and denied another man's involvement. He expressed remorse for being drunk and "fuzzy" about the events. The university's police department is investigating the allegations, and the case has not been referred to the Pima County Attorney's Office for prosecution.

The national fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, placed its Arizona chapter on probation from July until May of the following year following a hazing complaint. The fraternity stated that members found responsible would be expelled, and they would cooperate fully with law enforcement. Other cases of alleged sexual assault at fraternities have recently garnered national attention, including allegations at Cornell University and the University of Chicago.