Assumption University Students Charged in Tinder-Lured Assault
Five Assumption University students, inspired by the TV show *To Catch a Predator* and a TikTok trend, lured a soldier to campus via Tinder, falsely accusing him of soliciting underage sex. The ensuing attack involved a large group of students, resulting in charges of kidnapping, conspiracy, and assault. The victim, who was in town for a funeral, suffered injuries during the assault, which was captured on video. The university condemned the students’ actions, describing the incident as abhorrent and highlighting the dangers of harmful social media trends.
John Q. Hosedrinker