More than two weeks after protesters first converged on a University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity after a sexual assault was reported to have happened at the Phi Gamma Delta house Aug. 24, campus police fielded a belated report of a sexual assault at the same house stemming from 2015.
The report, which was likely funneled through the university's Title IX office, notes the accuser said she was raped at a party at the Fiji house in December 2015. The investigation is listed as inactive.
Police fielded the report on Wednesday, nearly six years after the alleged rape occurred and a week after UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green announced sweeping changes to the university's sexual assault education, support and prevention efforts.
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The changes, announced at a student government meeting Sep. 1, come after demonstrators gathered outside of the Fiji house on four consecutive nights after a 17-year-old UNL student told police she was raped by a 19-year-old member of the fraternity. An investigation into that allegation is ongoing.
The belated report marks the 84th reported rape or attempted rape at UNL since September 2015. Campus police have criminally investigated 48 of those reports. One person has been arrested.
UNL maintains a comprehensive list of campus and local resources for sexual assault survivors on its website, including information on how to report sexual assaults to both law enforcement and the school's Title IX office.
Photos, videos: Protests at UNL after reported sexual assault at Greek house
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Protesters hold banners outside the Phi Gamma Delta house on Aug. 26.
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Protestors hug on the steps of the Nebraska Union as people filter home after Thursday night's protest.
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Protestors raise their middle fingers toward the Phi Gamma Delta house on Thursday.
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Protesters on Thursday night left behind sticky notes in support of sexual assault survivors.
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Protesters applaud deeply personal stories shared by many sexual assault survivors during a rally outside the Nebraska Union on Aug. 26.
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Protestors listen to speakers on Thursday night across the street from the Fiji house, where an alleged sexual assault prompted a series of demonstrations this week.
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Protesters holding signs face the Phi Gamma Delta house on Thursday night.
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At Thursday protest, participants where encouraged to leave sticky notes behind in support of sexual assault survivors.
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Protesters listen to speakers talk about their experiences on Thursday outside the Nebraska Union.
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People sit in front of Phi Gamma Delta and listen to speakers talk about the issue of sexual assault on the UNL campus Thursday night.
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A protester faces the Phi Gamma Delta house with a message from the steps of the Nebraska Union.
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Sen. Megan Hunt speaks to the crowd gathered for Thursday night's protest outside the Nebraska Union.
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Kiara Williams speaks to the crowd gathered outside the Nebraska Union on Thursday.
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Protesters listened to messages from sexual assault survivors on Thursday night. Speakers stood on the steps of the Nebraska Union, facing the Fiji house where an alleged sexual assault on Monday prompted demonstrations this week.
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Watch now: Protest Wednesday night in downtown Lincoln
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25
Protesters marched Wednesday night on UNL's downtown campus in response to an alleged sexual assault at the Phi Gamma Delta house. Earlier, campus leaders said they would suspend operations at the fraternity while the investigation continues.
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25
The crowd for Wednesday night's protest on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus appeared to double from the previous night. Protesters called for campus leaders to remove the letters from the suspended Phi Gamma Delta house.
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity Temporarily Closed, 8.25
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln said Wednesday it was closing the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house while an investigation into an alleged sexual assault takes place.
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Hundreds of protesters are shown outside Tuesday night at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, 1425 R St.
Aug. 28 protests
After protesting for much of the evening outside the Fiji house at 1425 R St., where a sexual assault was reported to have occurred Monday night, hundreds spilled into the streets of downtown Lincoln just before midnight.
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Andrew Wegley
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A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021.
