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Arizona Sorority Chapter Fined Nearly $4,000 After Assault Allegation

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:34 AM UTC · How we work

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University of Arizona police reported a sorority member alleged sexual assault at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house.
The alleged assault occurred late Aug. 25 or early Aug. 26 2026 after the victim drank tequila with friends.
She woke naked, reported a throat bruise, difficulty swallowing.
A hospital forensic exam showed possible strangulation signs supporting part of her allegations.
The chapter, on probation since May 2026, was fined nearly $4,000, ordered hazing training.

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University of Arizona police reported a sorority member alleged sexual assault at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house.
The alleged assault occurred late Aug. 25 or early Aug. 26 2026 after the victim drank tequila with friends.
She woke naked, reported a throat bruise, difficulty swallowing.
A hospital forensic exam showed possible strangulation signs supporting part of her allegations.
The chapter, on probation since May 2026, was fined nearly $4,000, ordered hazing training.