SAN DIEGO — Now that a civil lawsuit names three San Diego State football players as being involved in the alleged gang rape of a minor at an off-campus party last October, questions about the time taken for a police investigation and a subsequent university inquiry have intensified.
The suit walks through wholly disturbing details about what a young woman, a 17-year-old high school student at the time, said happened that night at a College Area residence. Those involved include NFL punter Matt Araiza of the Buffalo Bills, according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in San Diego Superior Court.
Two other players — current offensive lineman Zavier Leonard (who as of Thursday is not participating in team activities, according to the school), along with former defensive lineman Nowlin "Pa'a" Ewaliko — also are named in the lawsuit. San Diego Police early this month turned over results of their investigation to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, which will determine whether charges follow.
