another student accused of rape

Three University Of The Pacific students have accused a fellow 24-year old student of rape. The alleged rapes occured this year - one in late January, and the other last weekend, according to Pete Smith, a spokesman for the Stocton Police Department.

The students, two 18, and the other 19, knew the suspect from the same circle of friends, and initially reported the rapes to the campus police department, who turned the investigation over to Stockton police. Police have not arrested the suspect, and are re-interviewing the victims.

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He is also still a student at the university, though, if arrested, he will have violated the school's code of conduct. His case could then be reviewed by a judicial committee of faculty, students and administrators, said Patrick Giblin, the university's public relations manager.

The last on-campus rape occurred in February. The suspect was immediately arrested, and, by law, the school was not required to alert students.
About four rapes have occurred on campus in the last four years, Giblin said.

Students were alerted about the assaults Monday by an electronic newsletter and fliers, however, seven students interviewed Tuesday were not aware of them.

University Of The Pacific Student Accused Of Rape