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Reported sexual assaults up at Kansas University

University of Kansas
University of Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A new report says sexual offenses reported last year on the Kansas University campus increased by 10 from the previous year.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports there were 13 reported sex offenses in 2013. In 2012, there were three, and in 2011, there were two. The numbers come from incidents reported to the college’s Public Safety Office, student affairs office and the Department of Student Housing.

The federal Clery Act requires colleges to report their crime statistics and submit them to the U.S. Department of Education.

On Wednesday, the school placed the Kappa Sigma fraternity on interim suspension, after receiving reports of a sexual assault during a fraternity party over the weekend. The national organization’s executive director says they’re investigating the matter and have also suspended the local chapter for the time being.

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