Abby Honold, a survivor of sexual assault at the University of Minnesota, shares her story to shed light on the role of Greek life in the aftermath of her rape. In a recent episode of A&E’s Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life docuseries, Honold recalls being sexually assaulted by a fraternity brother and the lack of support she received from his fraternity brothers. Despite being convicted, she never received an apology from any of the fraternity members involved. The episode also details the backlash she faced from the Greek life community on campus.
Honold’s experience led to the creation of The Abby Honold Act, which aims to improve the response of law enforcement to crimes like sexual assault. While she has found healing by sharing her story, Honold expresses sadness that none of the fraternity members admitted their wrongdoing. However, she appreciates the support she received from other members of the Greek life community at the University of Minnesota.
The episode highlights a phone call recording where fraternity brothers attempted to trick Honold into admitting she had consensual sex with her rapist. Despite these challenges, Honold persisted in seeking justice, leading to her rapist’s conviction. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against sexual violence and seeking support. New episodes of Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life air Mondays on A&E.
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