A former Rutgers University Turning Point USA volunteer claims she was assaulted at a TPUSA event in Maryland, but the organization vehemently denies involvement, stating their internal investigation found no sexual assault and that the accuser declined to participate.
A woman, who identifies as a former Rutgers University student chapter Vice President of Turning Point USA, alleges she was assaulted by male members at a TPUSA social event in Maryland earlier this year. She reported the incident to local police, though the investigation status is unknown. Turning Point USA, however, denies any knowledge or involvement by its employees. A legal representative for the organization stated they take assault allegations seriously and launched an internal investigation after being notified in October, over three months after the July event. TPUSA claims the accuser declined to participate in their investigation on four separate occasions. The organization also asserts that the room where the alleged incident occurred was independently booked and not part of their room block. According to TPUSA, everyone interviewed denied a sexual assault occurred, and witnesses claimed blood on the accuser's clothing was from her period, not an assault. Furthermore, TPUSA states that the Rutgers PD report, filed in late October, does not mention sexual assault but rather 'consensual face-slapping' and 'pillow fighting.' The male student involved was removed from the event the following day for an unrelated issue and has since been disinvited from future events. TPUSA reiterates that no staff were involved or aware of the allegations during the event and would have assisted the student immediately if they had known.
