The last thing freshman Angela Perry expected from college was a sense of fear. But when the University of La Verne student was confronted by a stranger last Friday, her trepidation of racism became a reality.
A safety bulletin was scheduled to be distributed today to the University of La Verne community through the mailing system after two ULV students were followed near the Oaks Residence Hall.
Fearful of further assaults against her client and dissatisfied with action taken by the University of La Verne, junior Jamie Bigornia’s attorney Catherine Lombardo filed temporary restraining orders in Los Angeles Superior Court against freshmen Eric Britton and David Riffle on Wednesday. Bigornia has accused the two of assaulting him because of his sexual orientation.
Gang activity in the La Verne area has touched the University of La Verne community. In January, a ULV student was verbally assaulted on campus by gang members.