Rolling Stone magazine is being sued for $25 extra large for publishing a story claiming a woman was raped – a claim which was later debunked.
In 2014, Rolling Stone claimed the woman was raped at the Phi Kappa Psi chapter house in an article written by Sabrina Erdely. A police investigation found major incosistencies with the claimant's version of events. Erdely apologised saying, "Reporting on rape has unique challenges, but the journalist still has the responsibility to get it right," she said. "I hope that my mistakes in reporting this story do not silence the voices of victims that need to be heard
CNN has reported the fraternity has now filed a $25 million suit against the magazine. It claims, among other things, 'Rolling Stone published the article with reckless disregard for the truth'.
The publication of the story prompted demonstrations, attacks and graffiti against the school which shut down activity for the remainder of the school year.
