A federal lawsuit alleges Loyola “mishandled and underreported” sexual assault complaints since 2011, and attorneys involved in the case now say seven additional women have come forward.
She also reported it to the university, which assigned her a male caseworker.
Marissa Sepulveda said as a freshman, Loyola “discouraged” her from going to police when she told the university she was sexually assaulted in on campus in 2019, according to court records. “Allowing a university to conduct its own internal investigation is very problematic," said attorney Ashley Pileika, who represents three women suing the university.
“Loyola University Chicago is committed to ensuring that reports of sexual misconduct are addressed consistent with federal and state laws and the University’s institutional values and educational mission," the university’s email stated. "The University’s Comprehensive Policy and Procedures for Addressing Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, and Retaliation is available on the Office for Equity and Compliance webpage at .
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