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ASU athlete accused of sexually assaulting student on campus

An Arkansas State University athlete is accused of sexually assaulting a student in her on-campus room, according to an affidavit filed this week charging the 18-year-old with felony rape.

Authorities said Alex Emmanuel Strong, a track and field athlete from La Plata, Md., was charged Wednesday with assaulting a student after she fell asleep in her room.

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Authorities allege that Strong was invited to the victim’s residence to watch movies and she fell asleep.