Fifteen students at Salisbury University in Maryland are facing assault and hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a man due to his sexual preferences. The incident occurred on October 15 when the victim was lured to an off-campus apartment under false pretenses. Upon entering, the victim was surrounded by a group of men who proceeded to physically assault him while using derogatory language.
The students, aged 18 to 21, have been charged with first-degree assault, false imprisonment, reckless endangerment, and associated hate crimes. The victim, who suffered a broken rib and multiple bruises, was eventually allowed to leave the apartment after the attack.
