University of Iowa News Release
Nov. 14, 2007
UI Police investigating reported sexual assault
University of Iowa Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that
occurred on campus during the early morning hours of Oct. 14.
According to a report filed with UI Police by the victim on Nov. 7, she was
sexually assaulted in a room in the Hillcrest Residence Hall.
UI Police confirm that three Iowa football players are being questioned in
connection with the investigation. No arrests have been made, and the
players¹ identities are being withheld at this point in the investigation.
UI Police are being assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
and the Iowa City Police Department.
Jim Saunders, a spokesperson for the DCI, confirmed that UI Police have
requested assistance. He stated that agents and criminalists have been sent
to the UI campus to assist with the investigation.
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University of Iowa News Release
Nov. 14, 2007
UI officials issue statements on sexual assault report
UI President Sally Mason is traveling but asked that this statement be
issued on her behalf:
³The safety of all members of our campus and community is of paramount
importance, so I am deeply disturbed to learn of allegations of a sexual
assault. The university will do all that it can to insure that the
investigation is thorough and that due process is followed so that a just
resolution can be achieved.
³The issue of sexual assault has been very much on our minds this year. It
is worth repeating what has been said at the various forums already held.
Students, families, university employees and community members deserve and
expect a safe environment, and we must all work together to create one. This
new and unwelcome news is a sharp reminder that our collective efforts have
only begun.²
UI Athletics Director Gary Barta:
³Sexual assault is a very serious issue and we¹re treating it as such. I¹m
obviously concerned for the well-being and safety of the young woman; I¹m
concerned there are football players included in the investigation; and I¹m
concerned that we allow the legal process to take its course.
³Because this is an open investigation, authorities have asked me, Coach
Ferentz and everyone in athletics to not comment further on this issue at
this time.²
UI Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz:
³I have talked with Gary Barta on this matter. I share his concern for the
young woman and her well-being. Likewise, I am concerned that football
players are the subject of the investigation. Because it is an open
investigation, I cannot comment more.²
Nov. 14, 2007
UI Police investigating reported sexual assault
University of Iowa Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that
occurred on campus during the early morning hours of Oct. 14.
According to a report filed with UI Police by the victim on Nov. 7, she was
sexually assaulted in a room in the Hillcrest Residence Hall.
UI Police confirm that three Iowa football players are being questioned in
connection with the investigation. No arrests have been made, and the
players¹ identities are being withheld at this point in the investigation.
UI Police are being assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
and the Iowa City Police Department.
Jim Saunders, a spokesperson for the DCI, confirmed that UI Police have
requested assistance. He stated that agents and criminalists have been sent
to the UI campus to assist with the investigation.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
University of Iowa News Release
Nov. 14, 2007
UI officials issue statements on sexual assault report
UI President Sally Mason is traveling but asked that this statement be
issued on her behalf:
³The safety of all members of our campus and community is of paramount
importance, so I am deeply disturbed to learn of allegations of a sexual
assault. The university will do all that it can to insure that the
investigation is thorough and that due process is followed so that a just
resolution can be achieved.
³The issue of sexual assault has been very much on our minds this year. It
is worth repeating what has been said at the various forums already held.
Students, families, university employees and community members deserve and
expect a safe environment, and we must all work together to create one. This
new and unwelcome news is a sharp reminder that our collective efforts have
only begun.²
UI Athletics Director Gary Barta:
³Sexual assault is a very serious issue and we¹re treating it as such. I¹m
obviously concerned for the well-being and safety of the young woman; I¹m
concerned there are football players included in the investigation; and I¹m
concerned that we allow the legal process to take its course.
³Because this is an open investigation, authorities have asked me, Coach
Ferentz and everyone in athletics to not comment further on this issue at
this time.²
UI Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz:
³I have talked with Gary Barta on this matter. I share his concern for the
young woman and her well-being. Likewise, I am concerned that football
players are the subject of the investigation. Because it is an open
investigation, I cannot comment more.²
