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by Robert Moran Published Nov. 20, 2025, 7:24 p.m. ET

Philadelphia police are investigating two reported sexual assaults possibly involving the same Temple University student, school officials said Thursday.

In a statement, Temple officials said the university “has received two credible reports” alleging sexual assault, “one during a social event in a residence hall and a second incident at an off-campus location, potentially involving the same suspect who was positively identified yesterday.”

The university has placed “a student of interest” on interim suspension pending investigations by the Philadelphia Police Department ,

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