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Cougar Village assault allegation dismissed
Issue date: 8/30/07 Section: News
The SIUE Police Department deemed a weekend report of rape against an SIUE student "unfounded."
The alleged assault was reported to have taken place on the 500 side of Cougar Village.
The victim reported the rape to the police Saturday. The alleged assault took place on the same date.
SIUE Police Capt. Tony Bennett said the accusation was against an acquaintance of the victim.
Bennett said after an investigation, the police found the accusation to be unfounded. He said the case would go no further.
The alleged assault was reported to have taken place on the 500 side of Cougar Village.
The victim reported the rape to the police Saturday. The alleged assault took place on the same date.
SIUE Police Capt. Tony Bennett said the accusation was against an acquaintance of the victim.
Bennett said after an investigation, the police found the accusation to be unfounded. He said the case would go no further.
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Stephanie
posted 9/11/07 @ 10:44 PM CST
I am a volunteer for Call For Help (rape crisis and sexual assualt unit) and although it doesn't say it exactly, this story kind of leads the reader to believe that the individual making the report was lying about the event. (Continued…)
Annie
posted 9/12/07 @ 6:30 AM CST
You'd think they would, but not police at SIUE. The school is a bit too concerned about their image. Remember, thanks to the Jeanne Clery Act, all crimes must be reported and posted so both current and potential students, parents, donors, etc. (Continued…)
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Kayla
posted 9/17/07 @ 6:15 PM CST
I would have to say that I am disgusted at the quote saying the incident was "unfounded". The word itself says that there is no credibility in the accuser. (Continued…)
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