Men took turns sexually assaulting woman during Halloween party at bar near UGA, police say

A woman says she was raped several times in the restroom of a popular downtown Athens bar during a Halloween party.

Police are investigating the alleged assault at Duke’s and Dottie’s Dance Club on East Broad Street.

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The woman says a man in a Joker costume offered her a drink, but she refused. He later pulled her into the restroom with two other men. She says they took turns sexually assaulting her, and then stole her purse and phone.

Students and parents say they are worried about their safety as police investigate, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 5 p.m.

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