NEW YORK — The mother of a young woman who was allegedly assaulted at a fraternity party while visiting the University of Southern California is speaking out for the first time.
The woman, who was filmed in shadow to protect her daughter's identity, said in an exclusive interview with"Good Morning America" that the experience was life-changing for her daughter and said they're both still dealing with the emotional trauma from the incident two years later.
The mom's daughter was allegedly raped while attending a Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity party with friends while visiting USC in January 2020. The mother and daughter filed a lawsuit against the fraternity and the alleged assailant and said in the suit that the young woman was served drinks despite being"visibly intoxicated and [was] having some difficulty walking." She became separated from friends and was later taken to an unattended room, according to the lawsuit.
She said her daughter recalled to her,"I was unconscious and I woke up to a person I don't even know assaulting me." The young woman also shared a written statement with"GMA" and wrote in part,"What has helped me the most is sharing my story with my friends and support group and realizing that many of my friends have also experienced some sort of sexual trauma. With more of an education, I think it would be easier to talk about. Check in on your friends, keep your friends safe at parties, and never leave anyone alone.
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