USC Graduate Student Named Serial Sex Assault Suspect in LA

Serial Sex Assault Suspect Identified

• 🚨 The LAPD has identified Sizhe "Steven" Weng, a 30-year-old USC graduate student, as a suspect in a series of serial sex assaults.
• 🎯 Weng is accused of drugging women by spiking their food and drinks before sexually assaulting them, with incidents dating back to 2021.
• 🔍 Evidence recovered from Weng's residence reportedly corroborates his involvement in drug-facilitated sexual assaults of multiple victims.

International Tip Sparks Investigation

• 🇨🇳 German authorities alerted the LAPD to suspected drug-related sexual assaults involving Weng, a foreign national from China.
• 🤝 This tip initiated a major joint investigation involving the FBI and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
• ⚖️ On September 2nd, eight felony counts, including rape, sodomy, and sexual penetration involving drugs or anesthesia, were filed against Weng.

University Concerns and Precautions

• 🎓 Students at USC expressed that drug-related sexual assaults are a growing concern on campus.
• ⚠️ Many students are now taking extra precautions, such as reviewing potential dates' social media, before meeting new people.

Ongoing Investigation and Future Charges

• 🔒 Weng is currently being held without bail.
• 📈 Investigators anticipate that more victims will be identified in the Los Angeles region and potentially beyond.
• 📞 Women who believe they may have been victimized by the suspect are urged to contact the LAPD.