Sexual Assault Reported at University of Chicago Fraternity Party

An individual reported a sexual assault that occurred early Sunday morning at an off-campus party near the University of Chicago. According to a university incident report, the victim brought the matter to light at 2:10 a.m., about 30 minutes after the assault took place. The suspect remains unidentified to the victim.

The event in question was hosted at 5625 S. University Ave. in Hyde Park. This location is identified on social media as the residence of the Lambda chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. The University’s student handbook makes clear that sexual misconduct is a violation of campus community standards. It describes such actions as ‘unacceptable’ even in cases where they do not contravene the law.

The handbook encourages those who have faced sexual misconduct to report such incidents and seek medical attention. It emphasizes the profound impact sexual misconduct can have on survivors, as well as the broader negative effects on families, friends, and the community as a whole.