University of Kansas decides community service is too 'punitive' a punishment for rape

University of Kansas decides community service is too 'punitive' a punishment for rape
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In a heartbreaking new article published in The Huffington Post, a University of Kansas student tells the story of her rape — and how little punishment her rapist received.

The woman tells the Post that a male student walked her back to their dormitory after an off-campus party in October 2013, and she had been drinking at the party. He had sex with her, despite her saying "no," "stop," and "I can't do this." The male student later confirmed her statements and his actions to the police after the woman reported the incident.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.