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Reported rape at Villanova University under investigation

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Stephanie Ballesteros
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Joe Holden came home to join the CBS News Philadelphia team as a general assignment reporter in May, 2016. In August 2018 he became anchor of the weekend evening editions and Philly57.
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Authorities are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Villanova University.  

According to an alert from Villanova's Department of Public Safety, a female resident student reported she was raped in a residence hall on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 29. 

Police said the woman knows the suspect, but he is not a student at the university.

The incident remains under investigation, and no arrest has been made. 

Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for more on this developing story.

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