A survivor of sexual assault alleges that Stanford University delayed disciplinary action against the student found responsible for raping her, taking nearly two years to impose a suspension. Despite the finding, the accused remains eligible to return to campus this fall to complete his degree. The case raises questions about the university’s handling of sexual misconduct and the consequences for perpetrators. Details of the survivor’s account and Stanford’s response remain central to the ongoing discussion.


The anonymous survivor says Stanford took two years to suspend the student it found responsible for raping her — and he is eligible to return to campus this fall to finish his degree.