Everything you need to know about the San Diego State, Matt Araiza gang rape allegations
A civil lawsuit filed in August in state court accuses three past and present San Diego State University football players — including top punter Matt Araiza — of gang raping a 17-year-old girl last year at an off-campus party.
The lawsuit comes as San Diego State faces ongoing criticism after a Times investigation found that the university decided not to alert the campus community about the alleged gang rape and waited more than seven months to launch its own investigation.
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The teen, now 18, alleges in a lawsuit that she was gang-raped by three former San Diego State football players, including Matt Araiza.
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Athletic Director John David Wicker’s comments Monday marked the first from the school since a lawsuit filed last week accused three former players of a gang rape, including now-released Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza
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Brenda Tracy, a college campus gang-rape survivor, speaks to universities about recognizing and combating gender-based violence.
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NFL punter Matt Araiza released from Buffalo Bills amid sex assault allegation in San Diego
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A lawyer for the woman who alleges she was raped by Araiza and two San Diego State football players publicly released excerpts of her diary.
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A woman’s lawsuit alleges that Matt Araiza, now with the Buffalo Bills, and two San Diego State football players raped her when she was 17.
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The now 18-year-old accuser shared her story recently, alleging gang rape by SDSU football players
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The case has been submitted to prosecutors, who will determine if there is enough evidence to file criminal charges.
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San Diego State head coach doesn’t answer follow-up questions on the incident, citing ongoing investigations by police and the university.
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The 18-year-old expressed frustration with the ongoing police inquiry and the lack of action by San Diego State.
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San Diego State University held off investigating at the request of police, who say their inquiry into the alleged October incident involving a minor is ongoing.
