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Investigation of UVA fraternity rape case stalled despite confession

by Associated Press , July 3, 2007

During the investigation, authorities uncovered new information suggesting Seccuro was attacked by not just Beebe, but additional men that night.

Seccuro, 40, said she was given a drink at the party that made her feel strange, and she later passed out, leaving her memory hazy. She said she vividly recalls being attacked by Beebe, but always had a vague impression she'd been assaulted by additional members of the fraternity.

"There could be a lot of other people that were there that night who know something about this case and now we need their help," Longo said.

At the sentencing hearing in March, prosecutor Claude Worrell said Beebe hadn't given prosecutors any helpful information.

Worrell did not immediately return messages left by The Associated Press.

Seccuro went public with her name and story, hoping to lead other sexual assault survivors to seek help. She launched STARS Sisters Together Assisting Rape Survivors to raise money for rape victims and their families.

"I will never give up hope that we will see the end of this," Seccuro said. "Even though this is a very disappointing day for me and my family, it's just a bump in the road."



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