Five students who were arrested at William Paterson University and faced charges stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a female student in a dorm in November were cleared by a Passaic County Grand Jury.
Here is a statement by the university's president:
"We have learned from the Passaic County Prosecutor's office that a grand jury has decided not to indict the five students who were arrested and charged in November for an alleged sexual assault on campus. We respect the decision reached through this legal process. The University has its own student conduct process that is independent of the state's legal proceedings and the University process will continue. The University does not take any allegations of sexual assault lightly and will continue to adhere to all legal requirements and University policies and procedures in such matters. We are committed to the safety and well being of all our students".
Kathleen Waldron President William Paterson University