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Former British student convicted of assault in dorm that was caught on video

Former British student convicted of assault in dorm that was caught on video

A Northern Kentucky woman who admitted in court to using racial slurs and attacking another student in a University of Kentucky dorm was sentenced Thursday, according to WKYT.

Sophia Rosing, 23, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to four counts of felony assault as well as disorderly conduct and public intoxication, Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird said. She was banned from the University of Kentucky campus.

In exchange for Rosing’s request, prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge of assaulting a police officer to a misdemeanor.

Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in prison, 100 hours of community service and a $25 fine, WYKY said.

Rosing’s charges stem from a racist tirade and attack on a Black student on November 6, 2022. It started when Rosing was arrested after an altercation at Boyd Hall.

According to a citation from the University of Kentucky Police Department, an officer responded to the residence hall for a report of a woman attacking staff members.

The case came to public attention after videos were posted online. In it, a woman identified by authorities as Rosing is seen fighting with the receptionist and later with the police. The video also shows her repeatedly using racial slurs.

Rosing was arrested that night and later permanently banned from campus. British President Eli Capilouoto announced on social media that she would not be allowed to re-enroll at the university.

Fred Peters, Rosing’s attorney, said the plea deal was a result of mediation between Rosing and the victims. As part of the mediation, victims were also given the opportunity to confront Rosing about the incident, Baird said, adding that the victims ultimately supported Rosing’s request.

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