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New details in text messages between Jane Doe and frat members

One of the accused fraternity members, later expelled, texted the woman at the center of the case; the message was about the heat he was taking.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 11:34 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS News: “New details in text messages between Jane Doe and frat members”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:34 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
BBN covered this story before: Jane Doe's night ended at a fraternity party; a sexual assault case (October 12).

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Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe've obtained new text messages from the case involving a woman identified as Jane Doe and members of a fraternity.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCBS News reports that one of the accused members, who was later expelled, sent her this message: I genuinely hope ur not catching as much heat from this as we r.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe wrote that to her. He wanted to check on her heat level, while he was the one being expelled.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a sympathy text with the sympathy pointed at himself.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd he spelled it ur and r, like he was in a hurry to show concern.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFull words cost extra, Kenji. Apparently so does an apology.