LAFAYETTE, La. (WGNO) – The University of Louisiana at
Lafayette student who said she was robbed of her hijab
head covering and wallet and beaten by two white men
near campus fabricated the entire story, according to
Lafayette Police.
The 18-year-old Middle Eastern student reported to police
Wednesday that she was walking to class about 11 a.m.
when two white men, one wearing a Donald Trump hat,
jumped out of an SUV, struck her and hit her repeatedly.
She also said the men yelled racial slurs at her, ripped her
hijab off her head and stole her wallet.
She has since admitted to police that she lied about the
attack.
The story made national headlines and was featured in
The New York Times, The Huffington Post and other
national media outlets. Messages of love and support
were found all over UL Lafayette’s campus after news of
the attack spread.
It’s unclear whether the student will face charges for filing
a false police report.