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  "id": "2024-11-13-nyu-washington-square-park-sexual-assault",
  "slug": "nyu-washington-square-park-sexual-assault-2024-11-13",
  "institution": {
    "name": "New York University",
    "shortName": "NYU",
    "state": "NY",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "NYU Alert / Clery Campus Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-11-13",
    "type": "fondling",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Fondling at Washington Square North and Fifth",
    "headlinePublic": "Fondling at Washington Square North and Fifth",
    "summary": "NYU Campus Safety [issued a Clery Campus Notice](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/db5wgj/7c5cedb370c5bb092723d75c05de6a8f) for a sexual assault/fondling at Washington Square North and Fifth Avenue around 10:55 a.m. on November 13, 2024.",
    "outcome": "No physical injuries. Support offered where stated."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "NYU Clery Campus Notice\n\nSexual Assault/Fondling\n\nOn Thursday, November 13, 2024, the Department of Campus Safety received a report of a sexual assault/fondling that occurred at approximately 10:55 a.m., at the intersection of Washington Square North and Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan.\nThe victim, an NYU student, exited Washington Square Park and proceeded toward Fifth Avenue. As the student approached the crosswalk, an unknown person traveling in the same direction walked up behind the victim, touched their buttocks without their consent, and continued quickly passed the victim. There were no further interactions reported.\nNo physical injuries were reported. The student was offered support services.\n\nDescription of Suspect: The suspect was described as male-presenting with a light complexion, approximately 5'6\" wearing camouflage green pants, a beige three-quarter coat with a black hood, black trim on the shoulder area and inner arms, a black hoodie and carrying a grey cloth bag. The victim described the suspect's race/ethnicity as white. \n\nIf you have any additional information about this incident, please contact the NYPD at 1(800) 577-TIPS and NYU Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\n\nPlease Remember These Safety Tips:\n\nBe aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. \nWalk in groups whenever you can. There is always safety in numbers.\nUsing a smartphone or other electronic devices, especially with earbuds, can be distracting and may make you a vulnerable target for an assailant. \nTrust your instincts. If you feel that you may be in danger, seek out others or an open NYU facility that has Campus Safety Officers posted.\nIf you are the victim of a crime, do not engage with the assailant as that may put you in further danger. \nIf you are the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately and then report the incident to the Department of Campus Safety at (212) 998-2222.\nNYU Students can call the Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999 24/7 for confidential medical and counseling support.\nNYU Faculty, Administrators, and Staff can call the Employee Assistance Program powered by Optum at (888) 980-8740 24/7 for confidential counseling support.\n\nRead more about our notification policy and procedures. You can also learn more about Campus Safety's services and review answers to Frequently Asked Questions on our website.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
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        "Distinct incident from 2024-11-13-nyu-dental-center-fondling: same calendar day, Washington Square North/Fifth Avenue street fondling vs Dental Center third-floor fondling, different buildings and times (10:55 a.m. vs 10:25 a.m.)."
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  "context": "NYU posts Clery Campus Notices on its [safety-alerts listing](https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/safety-alerts.html). Official product: the [Emma webview](https://t.e2ma.net/webview/db5wgj/7c5cedb370c5bb092723d75c05de6a8f).",
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      "archiveNotes": "SPN not attempted after 500 flap at 07:36Z"
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  "confidence": "high",
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