A lack of consequences for sexual assault

By Kristen Lombardi

Students found “responsible” for sexual assault face modest penalties, while victims are traumatized

Excerpts from this story referencing "Margaux":

"… pletely disregards, ignores, and fails women Indiana University freshman Margaux J. unleashed these fiery words in May 2006 after a campus judicial proceed …"

"… plinary charge among the most serious at IU. It was the penalty that left Margaux sputtering with rage. The panel recommended suspending her alleged assaila …"

"… sed in and out of consciousness from intoxication. Livid over the penalty, Margaux fired off a three-page letter to IU deans, urging a review. In it, she pai …"

"… reat cases of alleged sexual assault. She pleaded for harsher punishment. Margaux (whose last name is withheld at her request) would eventually get her wish …"