April 23, 1999 · The Harvard Crimson

Summer School Student Reports Assault Attempt

Christopher A. Wodja, a 30-year-old Newton resident, has been charged with attempting to rape a 16-year-old Harvard summer school student from Puerto Rico. The incident occurred near the Boston College MBTA stop after the student accepted a ride from Wodja. He allegedly assaulted her in the car, and after she escaped, he dragged her to a wooded area where the assault continued. The student managed to escape when Wodja briefly left her. An off-duty firefighter heard her screams, noted the car's license plate, and police traced the vehicle to Wodja, who had taken it without permission.
Creator
Kovner, Rachel P.
Publisher
The Harvard Crimson
Date
1999-04-23
Format
Digital
Local URL
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1999/7/23/summer-school-student-reports-assault-attempt/
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Collection Harvard and Sexual Assault