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Politics · October 15, 2026

Sexual assault reported at fraternity house near University of Chicago

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A person of interest has been identified following a reported sexual assault at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago on the morning of Sunday, October 11. The individual, along with the 21-year-old victim, is not affiliated with the university. The university has banned the person of interest from campus while the Chicago Police Department continues its investigation. A viral TikTok video shows a woman confronting a man outside the house, and witnesses allege that other attendees may have been complicit by blocking entry to the location of the incident. The fraternity has suspended social activities and stated it is cooperating with authorities, asserting that no members were involved in the assault.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The incident occurred at the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity house near the University of Chicago.
  • The victim is a 21-year-old woman not affiliated with the university.
  • A person of interest has been identified and banned from campus, though no charges have been filed.
  • The person of interest is not a student or affiliated with the University of Chicago.
  • The Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter has suspended events and is cooperating with the police investigation.
  • A video exists showing a friend of the victim confronting a man who then fled the scene.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Witness Mia Lara alleged a group of men blocked the bathroom door and cheered during the assault.
  • The Chicago Sun-Times reported a physical altercation occurred between a friend of the victim and one of the men at the party.
  • The university used license plate readers and university camera video to identify the person of interest.
  • A source claimed multiple non-students associated with the incident have been banned from campus.
  • The victim was found in a bathroom with her clothes and undergarments pulled down.

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