Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of sexual assault. Resources are available below.
Kelley School of Business student Chamberlain Nwi-ue was arrested in New York City on charges of forcible touching and sexual abuse for an incident that occurred in late June. Just one day after Nwi-ue was freed without needing to post bail, he was arrested again on similar charges from a second attack.
The Kelley School of Business student is studying finance and law and ethics and decision making, according to his LinkedIn. Nwi-ue was in New York City for an internship with Citibank, where he was terminated after 10 days for behavioral issues. The termination came before Nwi-ue's first arrest, according to a Citibank representative who spoke to the New York Post. His first arrest came after he allegedly attacked someone on June 27.
Nwi-ue was first arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on June 28 on one count of forcible touching and one count of third-degree sexual abuse, both class A misdemeanors punishable with up to one year of jail time. He allegedly grabbed and squeezed the female victim’s buttocks over the clothing, according to details sent to the Indiana Daily Student by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. The suspect then allegedly leaned to kiss the victim, all of which was nonconsensual.
At the June 28 arraignment for the first charges, the judge granted Nwi-ue supervised release.
Supervised release is a court-ordered program which provides community-based supervision and support for individuals with pending New York City Criminal or Supreme Court cases, according to the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice website. The program aims to connect those awaiting trial with resources and support to ensure they avoid arrest.
On June 29, Nwi-ue allegedly followed a woman walking her dog in East Harlem into her apartment and forced his way inside her room. He allegedly pushed the victim into her apartment, causing her to fall to the ground, and told her “be quiet. We’re going to have sex,” according to documents from the DA’s office. Nwi-ue also allegedly covered the victim’s mouth and nose with his hand while trying to kiss her face, which she fought back against.
Following this incident, Nwi-ue was arrested on one count of burglary in the second degree as a sexually motivated felony and one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, according to the DA’s office. He was arraigned again in court June 30, where the judge determined Nwi-ue would be held on a $100,000 bail.
Nwi-ue was also arraigned in New York State Supreme Court on July 22, with the additional charges of attempted rape in the first degree and burglary in the first degree as a sexually motivated felony.
Nwi-ue had a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 13, where he refused to enter the courtroom. The defense counsel requested a 730 exam, which was ordered by the court, according to the district attorney’s office. A 730 exam is a mental health evaluation which determines whether the defendant is mentally fit for the trial to proceed and if they understand the charges against them.
The next court date is scheduled for Sept. 23 to share the results of the 730 exam.
The IDS contacted the New York Department of Corrections for information on whether Nwi-ue posted bail, but the request for information was rejected.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Nwi-ue is involved with several different campus organizations, including the Financial Diversity Program and the Capital Markets Club.
The Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Student Honor Code says that students admitted are representatives of the school and are expected to continue “their commitment to ethical behavior in all of their endeavors, including, but not limited to, course work outside Kelley, internships, co-curricular programs, overseas study, and in all engagement with the broader local and global community.”
Both the IU director of student conduct and associate director of communications and media relations for the Kelley School of Business referred the IDS to Mark Bode, the executive director of media relations at IU, who confirmed Nwi-ue is an IU student.
“IU is aware of the situation and is following all applicable policies,” Bode said.
The IDS contacted the Logan Tobery, president of Kelley Student Government for comment, but the organization did not respond by publication.
Resources
Sexual assault on an IU campus can be reported through this online form.
IU’s Confidential Victim Advocates are trained to work with students who have experienced sexual misconduct. They can be contacted by calling 812-856-2469 or emailing cva@indiana.edu. The Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy is on the third floor of the Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Ave.
The IU Sexual Assault Crisis Service operates 24/7 connecting students with counselors. They can be reached at 812-855-8900. Their office is on the fourth floor of the Student Health Center at 600 N. Eagleson Ave.
IUPD’s non-emergency number: 812-855-4111
BPD’s non-emergency number: 812-339-4477
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
The Middle Way House works to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. They have a help and crisis line at 812-336-0846.
To obtain a protective order after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, Monroe County has a Protective Order Assistance Partnership.
The Monroe County Victims Assistance Program provides assistance for crime victims in understanding how their case progresses through the justice system.
