Overview
- The attacks unfolded late on Thursday, May 28, when the suspect allegedly stole a phone on Bruin Walk and then assaulted women in multiple residence halls over roughly half an hour.
- Witnesses chased the fleeing suspect to Parking Structure 8 where UCLA police detained him and officers found zip ties, duct tape and paracord on his person.
- Los Angeles County prosecutors filed multiple felony counts this week charging Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, with attempted kidnapping, several assault counts tied to attempted forcible rape, and other felonies tied to the dorm incidents.
- Akindahunsi is being held in custody with prosecutors seeking no bail and he has pleaded not guilty in court, while authorities continue to ask anyone with information or video to contact UCLA police.
- The case has prompted increased UCPD patrols, expanded escort services and heightened concern about campus access for nonstudents, and a conviction could carry decades to life in prison plus lifetime sex-offender registration.