Sigma Nu USC Sexual Assaults: Facts You Need To Know

The Sigma Nu fraternity at University of Southern California in Los Angeles (USC) has been suspended after reports of multiple sexual assaults.

Sigma Nu Sexual Assault Allegations

USC: Reports Of Drug-Based Sexual Assaults At Sigma Nu. “The university has received a report of sexual assault at the Sigma Nu fraternity house. The university also has received reports of drugs being placed into drinks during a party at the same fraternity house, leading to possible drug-facilitated sexual assaults.” [USC Public Safety]

USC Sent Email To Staff Over Assaults. “According to the email sent to USC staff, and obtained by CBSLA, the university has received reports of drugs being placed into drinks during a party at the same fraternity house, leading to possible drug-facilitated sexual assaults.” [CBS]

Report: Assaults Occurred In Late September 2021. “The alleged assaults occurred in late September at a fraternity party and involved unlawful administration of controlled substances, possibly through an alcoholic beverage, police said. There is no suspect information at this time.” [ABC]

Students Protested Sigma Nu After Assault Reports. “Students gathered outside Sigma Nu on the Row Thursday after the University put the Sigma Nu fraternity house on interim suspension because of drugging and sexual assault reports.” [Daily Trojan]

Suspension Bans Sigma Nu From Hosting Activities. “The suspension says the fraternity “may not host or organize any activities, social or otherwise, and no parties or other social gatherings may take place at the Sigma Nu house.”” [NBC]

Sigma Nu “Concerned” By Reports Of Assaults. “Sigma Nu Fraternity received notice earlier today from the University of Southern California of the Interim Protective Measure and interim suspension action taken by the University related to information received by the University alleging violations and misconduct related to the Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity at the University. The Fraternity is concerned by these serious allegations and will seek to work with University officials to investigate the matter. The Fraternity will determine its further actions based upon the investigation. Sigma Nu Fraternity remains committed to responding appropriately to all matters of confirmed misconduct.”” [Sigma Nu Fraternity]

Yale Sigma Nu Chapters Canceled Events. “Two Yale sororities have canceled upcoming social events with Yale’s Sigma Nu chapter and one is considering the change amid concerns over the fraternity’s culture. In response, Yale’s chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity has instituted a series of steps designed to improve safety and accountability within the organization.” [Yale Daily News]