Two 21-year-old men, one a KU student, charged with rape; bond set at $50,000

Assistant Douglas County District Attorney Katy Britton on Thursday charged two 21-year-old men, one a Kansas University student, with rape of a victim who was incapable of giving consent.

The men were arrested Tuesday night. The alleged rapes occurred between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sept. 28 in Hashinger Residence Hall, KU Police Department spokesman Capt. James Anguiano said. The alleged crimes involved two victims, according to court documents.

Anguiano said that though the alleged rapes occurred on the same morning as the alleged sexual assault at the KU chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity, 1045 Emery Road, the two incidents are not related.

Because of “school and a part-time job,” the KU student requested an own-recognizance bond, which would allow him to sign himself out of jail as long as he showed up for any court appearances and did not engage in illegal activity. Douglas County District Judge James George denied the request and set bond at $50,000 for each man.

“What the state has asked for is a little less than average for a charge of this severity,” George said. “For that reason, an OR bond is not appropriate.”