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Last November, 'Rolling Stone' published a horrifying story about an alleged gang rape on the campus of the University of Virginia. A woman named "Jackie" accused members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity of a brutal gang rape that shook the community and appalled readers of the publication. We now know that not only did the supposed facts not add up, but that those responsible for the piece never bothered to fact check. Sabrina Rubin Erdely interviewed Jackie eight times for the explosive story that we now know has been officially retracted, but never talked to her friends in spite of referencing them in the piece. The UVA fraternity will take legal action against the magazine while the wrtier will keep her job in spite of the scandal. -
'Rolling Stone' Reveals Error in University of Virginia Gang Rape Story, Will Dana Issues Apology to Readers
'Rolling Stone' published a gripping story last month about a gang rape that occurred at a house near the University of Virginia and involved student. Originally, the magazine reported that "Jackie" had been sexually assaulted at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house by multiple members of the chapter. The story made national headlines and the university began to investigate the incident internally. The fraternity issued a statement Friday (Dec. 5) that refuted some of the story's details, which caused RS Managing Editor Will Dana to publish a retraction of sorts.
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