Settlement Ends Federal Lawsuit Over Rape of Student in Allegheny College Dorm Room

The rape of an Allegheny College student in her dorm room in 2019 led to an arrest and a lawsuit. The arrest ended with a state prison sentence of up to 40 years in 2022 for the Meadville resident who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the woman at gunpoint. The woman sued Allegheny for negligence and other claims, and the lawsuit has ended with a settlement. The deal ends nearly three years of litigation in U.S. District Court in Erie.