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4th female swimmer joins lawsuit against Niagara University

The new allegation is from a Jane Doe, who says during the fall semester in 2018 that a member of the men's swim team sexually assaulted her.

LEWISTON, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side has confirmed that a fourth female swimmer has joined a lawsuit against Niagara University.

The new allegation is from a Jane Doe, who says during the fall semester in 2018 that a member of the men's swim team sexually assaulted her.

The other accusations were for harassment and other Title IX violations.

According to the amended lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court, the latest accuser says she got a threatening phone message from the man she believes assaulted her, and she claims the university covered it up.

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