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Second Rape Accusation at Wichita State University
27 Oct
Summary
- Two Wichita State students arrested for rape in 12 days.
- James Vandenberg, 19, charged with rape on October 24.
- Aaron Christian, 18, charged with rape on October 12.
Two students at Wichita State University have been arrested and charged with rape within a span of twelve days. James Douglas Vandenberg, a 19-year-old freshman business student, was arrested on Saturday, October 24, and charged with one count of rape. He was held at the Sedgwick County jail on a $100,000 bond before his release. His arrest occurred less than two weeks after that of 18-year-old Aaron Andrew Christian. Christian was arrested on Monday, October 12, facing charges of aggravated domestic battery and rape. The allegations against Christian were reported on campus the previous day. Wichita State University has issued a statement emphasizing that the institution takes all reports of sexual assault seriously and is committed to upholding all applicable laws and support processes for students.
