Florida Memorial University Rape Suspect Appears in Court Before Judge Mindy Glazer

Campus Safety Alert and Arrest

• 🚨 A safety alert was issued at Florida Memorial University following the arrest of Steven Rivers, accused of breaking onto campus and sexually battering a student.
• 💡 The arrest brought relief to the campus community, but also fear and heartbreak.

Court Appearance and Suspect's Behavior

• ⚖️ Steven Rivers, 30, appeared in Miami-Dade bond court before Judge Mindy Glazer.
• ⚠️ During his court appearance, Rivers attempted to grope a detective and cursed at officers, actions that were partially caught on video.
• 🗣️ He remained silent when questioned by reporters about the alleged rape.

Details of the Attack

• 🚶‍♀️ The victim was standing at a bus stop near the campus when Rivers began whistling at her and followed her to her dorm.
• 📱 Rivers is accused of snatching the victim's cell phone before fleeing the scene after the alleged attack.
• 🧬 A positive DNA match was confirmed by the lab, linking Rivers to the crime.

Criminal History and Bond Set

• 🔗 Rivers has an extensive criminal history, including a previous arrest for sexual battery in 2024 and accusations of lewd acts.
• 📅 He was released from custody just last month before this latest arrest.
• 💰 Judge Glazer set Rivers' bond at $510,510: $500,000 for the campus attack, $5,000 for robbing the victim, and $5,000 for attempting to grope the detective.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Police believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.