LU Alert: TWN UPDATE 10/13/2023

Timely Warning Alert: UPDATE (23-015005)

The suspect in this case was identified, arrested, and charged with Solicitation of a Minor (a Felony) and Sexual Battery (a Misdemeanor).

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This alert is being sent in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as this incident represents a Clery Act crime that occurred on Clery Act geography and poses a serious or continuing threat to the campus community.

On Thursday, 10/12/2023, at 2212 hours, a seventeen-year-old Liberty University Student was touched inappropriately by a male Uber driver outside the door to her residential housing unit. The male is described as an Asian male, in his thirties, approximately 5’06”, with short black hair, and acne scaring on his face. The male. was driving a white Tesla with Virginia tags.    

If you are in immediate danger, call Liberty University Police Department at 434-592-3911 or call 9-1-1. Criminal incidents can be reported to Liberty University Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) who are designated, trained, and mandatory reporters under the Clery Act when victims chose not to report to law enforcement.

Liberty University defines consent as, “An act or statement that is knowing, freely given, and mutually understood to communicate a willingness to engage in the activity. It is the responsibility of each person involved in any sexual act to ensure that they have the Consent of the other(s).”

For more information on Liberty University’s definition of consent as well as information on sexual misconduct, please visit Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy at: https://www.liberty.edu/title-ix/wp-content/uploads/sites/126/2022/09/NEW-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

The most common type of sexual assault occurs between individuals known to one another, including an acquaintance or in the context of a current or prior dating or domestic relationship. (Krebs et al., 2007)

At least half of sexual assaults among college students occur after the perpetrator, the victim, or both consume alcohol. Be alert to people pressuring you or others to use alcohol or other drugs. (Corbin et al, 2001)

Approximately 1 in 4 female undergraduates and nearly 1 in 14 male undergraduates experience sexual assault during their time as a college or university student. (Cantor et al., 2019)

For information on support resources, services and programs at Liberty University please see the Office of Equity and Compliance’s website found here or the Liberty University’s Office of Security and Public Safety found here.