Lexington, Kentucky, August 30, 2025
News Summary
Two 18-year-old students at the University of Kentucky have been charged with first-degree rape following a reported sexual assault in a dormitory. The suspects admitted to the incident, causing physical harm to the victim. After posting bail, both have been released and are barred from campus. The university stated its commitment to safety and victim support. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about sexual assault on college campuses and the need for effective safety measures.
Lexington, Kentucky – Two 18-year-old students at the University of Kentucky have been charged with first-degree rape following a reported sexual assault that took place in a dormitory on February 18, 2025. The suspects, Angus Thompson from Louisville and Addison Adkins from Lexington, were taken into custody after the incident, which allegedly involved forcible sexual intercourse with a victim known to them.
The victim reported that she suffered physical harm during the assault, including bruising and bleeding from being choked by one of the suspects. Preliminary court documents indicate that Adkins admitted to engaging in sexual acts with the victim over several hours into the morning of February 19. Thompson’s arrest warrant noted that he described the situation as “probably scary” for the victim and indicated that Adkins appeared to be heavily intoxicated and aggressive at the time…