A 29-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped during a Halloween party at Duke's & Dottie's, a bar in Athens city centre, Georgia, USA, late last Thursday night (October 29). The woman was reportedly on the dance floor when a man dressed as the Joker approached her and lured her to the toilets, where two other men were waiting. The three men allegedly took turns raping her before fleeing the bar.
Attack details
After the attack, the woman told a friend what had happened and was taken to hospital. Police were called and an immediate investigation was launched. The suspects remain at large, and officers are continuing to appeal to the public for relevant information.
Investigation ongoing
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is actively investigating the claims. No official suspect identifications or arrests have been publicly confirmed in connection with the reported attack.
Duke's & Dottie's is a popular country music dance club and honky-tonk bar located on East Broad Street in Athens. According to its website, the multi-level venue features a hardwood dance floor, a stage, and a packed line-dancing bar. The venue is open until 2am on Thursday and Friday nights and is shut from Sunday to Wednesday.
