Two men were arrested Sunday by Boston University police in connection with an alleged sexual assault in a campus residence hall.
University officials said Daniel Glaser, 20, of Chestnut Hill, and Aaron Goodliss, 21, of Brookline, persuaded two female students to sign for them so they could be allowed into Claflin Hall at about 4 a.m. The female students didn't know the men, who were students at other area colleges, the officials said.
The men made their way into an unlocked women's room in the coed dorm and initiated sexual contact with two women, university officials said in an e-mail sent to university students yesterday. The women fought back and called for help.
Glaser and Goodliss fled the building and were arrested by BU police, Sergeant Larry Cuzzi said. The women, who were not physically injured, were provided with counseling and other support, university officials said.
Glaser was charged with indecent assault and battery, breaking and entering at night, and burglary. Goodliss was charged with breaking and entering at night, and possession of marijuana. Both men were released on bail.
The suspects will be arraigned today in Brighton District Court.
BU changed its dormitory guest policy last fall. Previously, students hosting a nonuniversity student overnight would have to submit a form days in advance for approval.
With the new policy, guests in dorms such as Claflin Hall must check in at a security station and be signed in by a resident of the hall if the person is visiting between 2 and 7 a.m.
The guest must leave photo identification with a safety officer before being allowed into the dorm.
University officials said in the e-mail that they were "very concerned" that students would sign in guests that they did not know and reminded students of the new policy.
"Residents are responsible for any individuals they sign into their building as a guest," the e-mail said.
"Any visitor who is signed into a residence hall potentially jeopardizes the safety and well-being of fellow students."
