Lane College addresses alleged campus assault
JACKSON, Tenn. — After a viral Facebook post was shared regarding an alleged assault on Lane College’s campus, we reached out to college leaders for more information.
On January 12, 2025, one local man shared his story on Facebook after allegedly being assaulted both physically and sexually. He shared that some students gathered and planned the attack prior to it happening.
We spoke with leaders from Lane College who shared this statement:
Lane College is aware of the incident that occurred on campus on October 3, 2024, involving an individual not affiliated with the College. Upon notification, the institution promptly conducted an investigation in accordance with established College policies and procedures. Following the investigation, all identified Lane College students found responsible for violating any College policy were held accountable.
The institution remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every member of the Lane College community. If anyone in the Lane community has been impacted by this incident, we encourage you to contact Counseling Services at (731) 426-7619 and/or Campus Safety and Security at (731) 267-0013.
For all other inquiries, please contact Dr. Anthony T. Williams Jr., Chief of Staff to the President, at awilliams@lanecollege.edu.
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