USC Graduate Student Arrested for Multiple Druggings and Sexual Assaults

Arrest of USC Graduate Student

• 🚨 Sizhe Weng, a 30-year-old USC graduate student and Chinese national, has been arrested by the LAPD.
• 🗓️ The arrest occurred on August 28th, following an investigation that began after receiving a tip from German authorities in January.
• 혐오 Weng is accused of sexually assaulting multiple victims between 2021 and 2025.

Allegations and Investigation Details

• 💊 Investigators allege that Weng used drugs to incapacitate victims, making them unaware of their surroundings before assaulting them.
• ⚖️ He is facing 8 felony counts, including rape.
• 🔍 The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division served search warrants in the University Park area after his arrest.
• 🌍 While the specific connection to German authorities was not elaborated upon, it is known that Weng has traveled to Germany previously.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

• ❓ Authorities have not disclosed details about the victims or confirmed if they were students.
• 🔢 The number of victims is believed to be in the single digits, but police suspect there may be more.
• 📢 The LAPD is asking for the public's help in identifying any additional victims.
• 💰 Weng is being held in custody without bail.