'Missoula' author Jon Krakauer investigates campus rape

*** Warning: This segment deals with some graphic material ***
 

"I have just heard at this point so many times ... there's nothing we can do. Case closed. There's nothing we can do. And don't talk about it." - Kelsey Belnap, U of Montana student

​Kelsey Belnap was a student at the University of Montana when her alleged sexual assault took place. And she was far from alone in making her sexual assault claim. As a series of sexual assault allegations came to light, the claims rocked the campus... and scandalized the surrounding town of Missoula, Montana.

And what was happening in Missoula caught the attention of one of America's premier reporters. You may already know John Krakauer as the author of books like "Into the Wild," and "Into Thin Air." His new book is called, "Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town." Jon Krakauer joined us from Washington, D.C..

We contacted the University of Montana to see if they wanted to comment about the issues raised in the book.

The school sent us a statement, which reads in part:

"We have learned a great deal over the past three and a half years and are aware of the work ahead of us... University of Montana is focused on providing a safe learning and living environment for all of our students. We have implemented many steps on our own, and many in concert with the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education. These steps include revised policies, mandatory training, new and improved programs, and additional personnel. UM is stronger, safer, and better aligned with best practices because of our continuing work."

Read the statements by Missoula County Attorney Kristen Pabst and lawyer David Paoli
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​This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal.