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ID - Woman files false rape report - Campus put on alert after fake accusation

View the article here 02/17/2009 By Scott Fink The false report of a rape on campus shocked the NIC community on Feb. 6, sending a school-wide security alert to students and staff. NICAlerts spread the message through text messaging and the NIC web page that Friday morning to inform students of the possible existence of a threat on campus. The alert gave a thorough description of the suspect, who turned out to be a figment of the woman's imagination, and gave information about possible contacts if anyone was to encounter the assailant. The alleged rape didn't affect campus activity to a great extent. Classes continued as scheduled and people went on with their regular business. "It didn't make me feel any less safe on campus," said Becca Jamar, 28, sophomore, education major...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on February 17, 2009 (boomark / email).