None of the assault allegations made by Jackie, the subject of the Rolling Stone article that caused turmoil at the University of Virginia last November could be confirmed after months of investigating.
While the tale of a three-hour frat house gang rape had already been largely demolished through investigative reporting, Chief Tim Longo gave the official verdict on the claims Monday: they didn't check out.
"There no substantive basis to conclude that what is described in that article happened that night."
Police said that investigating Jackie's claims consumed hundreds of hours over the course of around 70 interviews. Longo said Jackie, who declined to be interviewed, was not facing any charges.
