Turning Point USA is denying involvement after a former student chapter leader claimed she was assaulted by male members at a Maryland social event.
- A woman claiming to be a former Rutgers University chapter vice president stated she was assaulted at a Turning Point USA event.
- Turning Point USA stated their employees had no knowledge of the incident and were not involved.
- The organization’s legal representative stated that the accuser declined to participate in their internal investigation on four separate occasions.
The controversy unfolded after a woman shared a video on social media detailing the alleged incident. She claimed that several male members had assaulted and violated her earlier this year during a social gathering.
Turning Point USA fired back at the allegations through a legal representative who spoke to tmz.com. The organization stated they take assault allegations seriously and launched an internal investigation upon being notified in October, more than three months after the July event.
According to the organization’s legal representative, multiple people present provided statements, videos, and text messages. However, the accuser declined to participate on four separate occasions, tmz.com reported.
The organization disputed key aspects of the timeline and venue setup. Turning Point USA stated that the room where the incident allegedly occurred was not part of their room block, noting that individuals independently booked the space.
Everyone interviewed during the internal inquiry was adamant that no sexual assault occurred, according to the organization. The representative explained that blood found on the woman’s clothing came from her period rather than an assault, based on accounts from people present.
The Rutgers Police Department report, filed on October 26, does not include sexual assault allegations. Instead, the report references video footage that appears to depict consensual face-slapping, with the accuser slapping an unidentified male, alongside pillow fighting.
Turning Point USA maintained that staff members were entirely unaware of the situation during the event. The male student involved was removed the following day for an unrelated matter and subsequently disinvited from future events.
The organization’s legal representative emphasized that staff members were not involved and had no prior knowledge. Had the situation been brought to their attention, staff would have immediately assisted the student in contacting law enforcement and provided support, maintaining that student safety remains a top priority.
