KSU Has Identities of Sexual Assault Suspects

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Four people accused of sexually assaulting a Kennesaw State University student on campus over the weekend have been identified and are cooperating with police, the university’s president says.

Dr. Daniel S. Papp announced Wednesday that, “those who have been accused have been identified, and are cooperating with law enforcement. As this is an on-going investigation, the names of the involved parties will not be released.” Furthermore, steps are being taken to minimize all involved parties’ contact with one another while still ensuring everyone gets due process.

The accused allegedly committed the assault between 11:15 p.m. Sunday and 1:20 a.m. Monday at a dorm where one of the suspects lives.

Papp said that the university is taking more steps to combat the rash of sexual assaults reported on campus; namely, involving the GBI in the investigation into the incidents, expanding the reach of 24/7 police patrols, and providing “training, education and preventative/awareness resources” to those on campus through the Women’s Resources Center, the Office of Victim Services, and the Citizens Police Academy.

“First and foremost, let me be clear: there is no place in our campus community for sexual assault or any type of sexual misconduct,” Papp said. “It simply will not be tolerated.”