A former University of Southern California (USC) doctoral student, Sizhe "Steven" Weng, has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women over a three-year period.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Weng allegedly drugged and raped three women between 2021 and 2024 while enrolled at USC.
Prosecutors said Weng was accused of putting "incapacitating drugs" in the alleged victims' food and/or drinks.
During Weng's arraignment on September 2, prosecutors said he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Author's summary: Former USC student charged with drugging and raping women.