'Allegations of Sexual Assault at Prestigious University Social Club Involving British Crown Prince Upon Graduation'

University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Students who are members of a social club at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, UK, where the British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton graduated, have been accused of repeatedly committing sexual assault.

On the 13th (local time), the US broadcaster CNN contacted women who claimed to have been sexually assaulted at the prestigious University of St Andrews in Scotland.

According to the broadcast, these women created an Instagram account called 'St Andrews Survivors' and alleged that they were subjected to assault, sexual assault, and threats by students of the University of St Andrews.

There were more than 20 such allegations, most of which were linked to members of the university's male student social club, 'Alpha Epsilon Pi.'

The University of St Andrews plans to actively cooperate with the police investigation.

In a statement, the university said, "We welcome efforts to provide a space where all students can share their experiences of sexual harm," adding, "We are prepared to support victims and will cooperate with the police investigation."

Meanwhile, 'Alpha Epsilon Pi' is a college social club founded in the United States, with chapters operating in the UK, Australia, Canada, and other countries.

'Alpha Epsilon Pi' issued a statement saying, "We take this matter seriously," and temporarily suspended the membership of the students accused of sexual assault.

The social club was also embroiled in sexual assault allegations at Pennsylvania State University, a prestigious public university in the US, in January.

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