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Woman Claims CS Bar Owners Drugged, Raped Her Save Email Print
Posted: 7:10 PM Aug 25, 2008
Last Updated: 7:53 PM Aug 26, 2008
Reporter: Joe Brown
Email Address: brown@kbtx.com

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A civil complaint has been filed against the owners of a Northgate nightclub. A 23-year old woman alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted after the owners offered her a ride home.

In documents filed Monday by her attorney, the woman claims last December she was intoxicated at the club when the offer was made. But instead of taking her to her home, she was driven to their home.

She alleges she was given a pill to help her sleep. The next thing she remembers, she awoke in a strange house dressed in different clothes.

The woman says she called police and went to the College Station Medical Center where a rape test was performed.

College Station police confirm the incident is under investigation but because the case is on going police can not comment on it.

"At this point, the criminal investigation has not resulted in any arrests, presentation to a Brazos County grand jury or any other criminal accusation," said Lane Thibodeaux, attorney for the defendants.

"The filing of this lawsuit reveals that this is really about money. My clients look forward to having the opportunity, in the appropriate forum, to answer these allegations," said Thibodeaux.

The plaintiff's attorney, Ty Clevenger, said, "If the defendants are so ready to prove their innocence, why won't they offer a DNA sample? And why did they hire a private detective to try to dig up dirt on my client?"

Clevenger added, "We will get a DNA sample one way or another. The cops will serve a search warrant, and we will serve a subpoena."

Because anybody can file a civil lawsuit, News 3 has decided not to publish the names of either party. If at some point College Station police make an arrest in the case or the Brazos County District Attorney's office files charges against someone, then KBTX will name the suspects in the case.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 1, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Its VERY possible it has not become a CRIMINAL case because BRYAN PD seems to be dragging their feet. Ever think its not only the girls fault? Hmmm... I bet this case will become criminal over time.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Woody, you have every right to post here, as does everyone else. Its an open forum people!

Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Aug 29, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I care about my community and I share my concern like everyone else thats why I post here. Aside for you meaningless comment this case is flat out confusing and both parties did wrong and knew of the consequences that could happen.

Posted by: I used to work at Roadhouse! on Aug 29, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Oh look at me, I used to work in a bar and chicks used to run to my car after I got done picking up beer bottles for 4 hours. Hey Dalton...I mean David. You are not cool! I can hear you now..."Yep son when I was in college used to pick up all the chicks". You probably shave your chest and wear your shirts 2 sizes smaller to try and make your arms bigger. You probably also have a tribel tattoo on your arm and your ears pierced. I hope you know that everyone else in the bar (besides the drunk 18 yr. old girls) think that you guys are a joke. YOU WORK AT A BAR! and let me tell you that will take you far in life when it comes time to move out of mommies basement and get what the rest of American has...a real JOB!!. Q:"What kind of experience do you have son?"..."A: I picked up beer bottles and drunk 18 yr old chicks during my 19 years in college. I also mopped the bathroom and carried bags of ice. The Bar life is a joke which is what everyone in this situation is realizing right now.

Posted by: David Location: CS on Aug 29, 2008 at 07:11 AM
from working in the bar business for years, I can say owners or worker dotn have to stoop so low as to take and drug a girl, in this town with all the college girls here, all you have to do is open your car door and their are plenty just waiting to go home with the bar workers just to get into that crowd

Posted by: Civil Trials, Mediation and Arbitration Location: Kangaroo Court on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:10 PM
The same standard of proof that is used in criminal cases should apply to civil cases. All of the protections and guarantees that are given to criminal defendants should be given to defendants in civil suits as well. In my opinion it is double jeopardy to be able to sue a person that was acquitted in criminal court. When a plaintiff fails to obtain a judgement after bringing suit they should have a judgement placed against them for the amount they were seeking. That in and of itself would stop a lot of the nonsense. Unscrupulous and unethical lawyers have made a mockery of our civil trial system. The current system needs to be abolished and we need to start all over. There is entirely too much room for abuse currently. Everyone is afraid of being sued. The lawyers that occupy seats in congress and the state legislature designed this system to provide them with employment opportunities when they leave office. To say they accomplished their objective would be an understatement.

Posted by: To Anonymous Location: Bryan on Aug 28, 2008 at 07:38 PM
I agree. However, that is exactly the type of behavior I have come to expect from people that practice law. It really comes as no surprise that attorneys have such a bad reputation. Most will do just about anything for a buck or two.

Posted by: Jennifer on Aug 28, 2008 at 04:49 PM
These people are sick. A married couple? That is even worse!! Thats what you get being in the "bar life".

Posted by: Cheerleader on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Go Ty Go!

Posted by: to the person who sent "to woody" on Aug 28, 2008 at 08:21 AM
why do you care if Woody is on every post? I do not think that KBTX set a limit on how many post you could be on did they

Posted by: To Woody Location: B/CS on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Why are you on every post acting like you know what is going on?

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:57 PM
IT WAS THE BAR OWNER'S FAULT FOR TAKING HER STRAIGHT TO THEIR HOUSE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!! GEEZ PEOPLE! START FROM THE BEGINNING! Its better keeping her drunk ass off the road.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Posted by: Ty Clevenger on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:25 PM "Richard, you better hope I don't learn your last name. I have a subpoena waiting for you." This is improper conduct for an attorney. This is a public forum and no one, especially a lawyer, should try intimidating anyone from speaking their mind.

Posted by: GonnaBeInteresting Location: College Station on Aug 27, 2008 at 04:47 PM
The Defendants in this case picked an amazing attorney...this is going to be extremely interesting to see how this plays off! Go Lane!

Posted by: Shocked Location: CS on Aug 27, 2008 at 01:38 PM
If you want to stop drunk people from having sex then you better close down all the bars and liquor stores. I agree with some of the other posts...sounds like everyone found out what she did and she decided to cry rape to save face. I hope the truth really does come out. What a waste of taxpayers money and time as usual. It isn't like some guy jumped on her while she was walking to her car at the mall. She was drunk and left with a complete stranger. The problem here is whether the bar in question over-served her. That should be the issue. After 9 months you would think that if there was a criminal issue then it would have come to light already. And yes, civil suits do lead to money, that is why they have caps set on the amounts. Some people are willing to put themselves through anything for a buck, even airing their dirty little secrets in public. I agree, I hope that justice is served.

Posted by: anonymous Location: college station on Aug 27, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Aggie 21, Why should someones pictures be published and them be considered sickos when there has been no evidence shown here to prove them quilty.

Posted by: Gracie Location: C.S. on Aug 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
HELLO Ppl! Carpool does NOT run after classes are let out for Christmas break. Maybe that IS WHY she couldn't call car pool? And seriously, I don't understand why the bar owners were not applicable to taking a DNA test? They are obviously in denial and I hope they get the worst possible punishment. I do believe this case should be criminal, because this sick couple should be locked up away from the college crowd if they dont have anything better to do then offering many drinks, "taking them home", drugging, and taking advantage of this lady. I admire this lady, because she obviously has the decency to come public about this! It makes me wonder how many other girls this has happened to... maybe even by the same couple? Maybe this lady is opening doors to others that may have been harmed previously about these "bar owners" and allow them to come clean about their stories as well. I grieve for anyone who was ever in this situation because those ppl are just mentally SICK!!!!

Posted by: To Emilio on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:22 AM
"It does not matter who or when or even where it was. The important part is that justice is served. I personally know of a situation really similar that happened to one of my friends." Followed by "I just think it sucks that people automatically assume it is always the girls fault." Mr Pot, may I introduce Mr Kettle... We can't know based on the article who is more credible, but the fact that the BAR is doing well has nothing to with whether the GIRL needs or maybe just sees a chance to get a big wad of cash (or revenge or out from under an accusation by her boyfriend or... there's just too many possibilites to think about, which probably is what is frustrating the Cops as they eliminate them one by one).

Posted by: anonymous Location: college station on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:52 AM
maybe the girl filed a civil complaint so that they would have their bar taken away from them so that they can't do this to any other unsuspecting girl EVER AGAIN! who knows who else this has probably happened to... sad, but true.

Posted by: anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Why would you want to know the Plaintiff's address anyways? Who cares where they live...what does that have to do with anything...

Posted by: Dianne on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:06 AM
It was the owners decision to take the lady home or find a ride for her. When they decided to take her to their home they messed up BIG time. When someone is drunk they really don't know what is going on. I feel sorry for the lady because of the incident that happen. Hope she will be Okay!!!!

Posted by: Aggie12 Location: Walton Hall on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:52 AM
BH, how did you know this information? I hope you are not a court office. Anyway,from reading the complaint that this woman filed it sounds like these people are sickos. How do you get your spouse to do something like this with you. Both of them are sick if this is true and need to be locked up not just sued.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 08:29 AM
The people being sued have no involvement other than owning the bar. As usual the report is incorrect. The story on the street is that it was a key employee "close" to the owners. Anyone else heard this buzz. I actually heard two names of the alleged. Both college age kids that work there but not the owners. The owner is married and couldn't take a girl home without some trouble on the homefront.

Posted by: David Location: College Station on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:24 AM
It seems unfair to display the defendants address in the petition and not the plaintiff's address. When you look at Rule 79 (Rules of Civil Proceedure) it says "residences."

Posted by: FUTFO Location: Bryan on Aug 27, 2008 at 05:04 AM
This was coming to that bar. Payback is a muther. You know the rest. You treated your customers like c--p.(edited)

Posted by: Ty Clevenger Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Richard, you better hope I don't learn your last name. I have a subpoena waiting for you.

Posted by: FYI on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:28 PM
according to the Texas Penal Code, A person who is incapacitated does not have the capability to consent to sex. If she consented while impaired, it could still be considered rape.

Posted by: Callie on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Richard whoever you are, you must know more than what you are saying. Because the news said nothing about the girl showing back up to the bar. And it was a married couple? I do not think you can or would make up something like that up. If her attorney said "they would get DNA one way or another" meaning they wont give it in the first place. Something just does not add up. No one, including myself, knows exactly what the girl is going through. I hope you all know that calling names on here is just very immature. I hope that if they assaulted that 23 year old women then they need to pay. In every way Criminal and Civil.

Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:32 PM
What sucks is it was a married couple who are the alleged rapists. I hope this isn't true but if it is thats pretty crazy stuff.

Posted by: richard Location: cs on Aug 26, 2008 at 05:04 PM
sounds like to me, she agreed to be with all of them that night. She shows back up to the bar and they don't acknowledge her because she is a "dirty" and everyone found out so know she has to get even. it happens all the time.

Posted by: Ted K Location: Aston Hall on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:55 PM
I agree with what someone posted about making bad decision when drunk then regreting it the next morning. I had something like that happen to me. The young lady and I both were drunk and had sex. Understand there was no force involved. In fact, she took me back to her apartment. Then the next day she wants to say that I took advantage of her. She did not cry rape,but that I had taken advantage of the situation. Mind you I was on my way back to my hall and she asked me if I would come back to her apartment with her. Well, still saw each other on campus and spoke but I was upset that she stated that I took advantage of her, because I did not.

Posted by: Emilio Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Bottom of the line - You guys do not know the whole story whether it is from one side or the other. You have to take others into consideration when it comes to confidentiality - it's not something she would want to print on a shirt and wear around. I just think it sucks that people automatically assume it is always the girls fault. Also if you are willing to to talk mess about someone at least have the guts to put your name "Anonymous". Like others said why don't they just give the DNA if they have nothing to hide. And yeah that is really dumb taking her to their house having worked in a bar myself you can always call a cab. And if you were a regular on Northgate you would clearly see she is not after the money - Since you have to fight the crowds to get in. And thanks Jim but we can obviously see you have nothing better else to do!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:44 PM
It was a bad judment call on the owner's part to offer to take her home, then not take her to her home but to their home. Shw should have never never been in their home at all. They should have known better than that. Makes you wonder what they intended to do to her, someone obviously not able to make her own decisions. Sounds to me like these bar owners don't need to be in the bar/drinking business and making someone else's decisions for them. Even if the bar owners thought it consensual, they knew she could not make her own decisions. Shame on them! Makes them look really bad, to take advantage of someone unable to take care of themselves. Why blame her? She did not know what she was doing, once she was drunk. No excuse for her,and no excuse for them. Stupidity and irresponsibiliity on the part of them all.

Posted by: Jim Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Thanks for the input Emilio but I think we'll keep getting into other people's business, just like you did getting into ours.

Posted by: Jim Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Oh and I don't think she wants money...that's about the most ignorant thing I've ever heard! No one would put themself through a lawsuit for money... I hope you're kidding, if not then your post is the most ignorant thing anyone's ever heard.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:22 PM
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT BAR?

Posted by: justice being served?? Location: BCS on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:08 PM
The term "civil complaint" can be translated to "she wants money". Where was the criminal complaint so these guys could be put in jail?!?!? Oh yeah, there's no money from guys in jail.

Posted by: Amber on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Anyone know where it was?

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:03 PM
what an idiot, get a ride from someone she does not know, takes a pill to help her sleep, wasnt she drunk? seems to me that she should have no problem sleeping.

Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Goodbye Lux Night Club!

Posted by: BH Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Lux Night Club is the DBA, 108 College Main, CS, TX. Here is the link to County Records on this case. http://justiceweb.co.brazos.tx.us/judicialsearch/Scripts/UVlink.isa/bodreaux/WEBSERV/CivilSearch?action%253Dview%26track%253D120778

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:34 PM
"Yes, sometimes when we are drunk we don't always make the best decisions." But at what point does a "bad decision" to "have some fun" with anything with a heartbeat become the inability to consent to having sex? And why is it someone ELSE's responsibility to protect you when YOU decide to cross that line? Now if GHB or the like is involved, the issue is totally different...and I would hope that the rape kit she went in for tested for that.

Posted by: Lily Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:47 AM
No one knows the real or full story except the ones involved. So I do not think any of you were here to judge her or the owners of that bar. I think that if she was sexually assaulted then justice will take place, and she is doing the right thing by standing up for herself and maybe saving someone that it has happened to. Like her Attorney said they wouldn't give DNA, If they are innocent then they would have no problem doing so. But again there are always to sides to a story so don't be to quick to judge someone by what you THINK you know.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Did I hit the jackpot when I said HUMMMM, wonder if this was a bar on a corner? Just wondering because it was never printed.

Posted by: anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Does anyone have the name of the bar? I don't this is the first time this has taken place. The question is why does the media protect the name of the bar? Its b/c they have a record of doing this, but it continues to be hush hush.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Wow, she really sounds credible. Gets drunk with no way home...goes with people she doesn't know...takes an "unknown" pill...sounds like a serious lack of good judgement.

Posted by: resident Location: cs on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:43 AM
I'm not saying there aren't ppl mean enough to rape a women, but what if she did everything consensual and doesn't remember? I've heard of a lot of ppl who get freaky when under the influence, and either don't remember the next day or regret it when they do remember. alcohol does cloud judgement.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM
what website can i find names?

Posted by: Observer Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:32 AM
You have no judment when you are drunk! When drunk you will do many things and possibly have many things done to you that you will never even know about! So why get drunk? A stupid choice. If a customer is drunk, why would you take them to your own home rather than theirs? Why not just call them a cab or call a friend of theirs? It is not the bar owner's responsibility to take you home. A personal agenda? Is the date rape drug, GBH, involved? Something stinks here.

Posted by: Jason Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:56 AM
If she was too intoxicated to call a cab or CARPOOL why in the heck did she need a pill to help her sleep? Alcohol is more than enought of a depressant to help anyone sleep. If she was raped, and I truly hope she was not, for her sake, then they should be brought to justice. How many bar owners would just offer a woman they did not know a ride home instead of calling them a cab or CARPOOL? I wish people would realize what their limits were in regards to drinikng and stop themselves before they have no control over their actions. There really should be more requirements to be able to sue somebody. Even if it turns out that these owners did not rape her, they will most likely have to pay her. Be responsible for your own actions and quit blaming others for your bad choices. No amount of money in the world will give a rape victim their dignity and sense of security back!

Posted by: Emilio Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:42 AM
It does not matter who or when or even where it was. The important part is that justice is served. I personally know of a situation really similar that happened to one of my friends. Yes, sometimes when we are drunk we don't always make the best decisions. Nobody's perfect! How do you know she did not go to the police and how do you know she did not go to the ER and get a rape test done. All you know is from what you hear on the news. You have no idea what kind of person this girl is or even anything about her financial status! Who cares? If you were in this situation or someone in your family you would appreciate the confidentiality as well. Maybe you people need to get something else to worry about. Like maybe your own business; and let the authorities do their jobs!

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:41 AM
If it's true I wonder how many more people this has happened to.

Posted by: anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:41 AM
IF A OWNER OF A bar will offer to take a 23 year old girl home and offer her a pill after serving her SEVERAL drinks(in his own bar), then that is sick. Why does he have access to give her a pill anyway? what kind of pill was it? She obviously should have refused, but he still took advantage of her situation. What bar is it does anyone know? Oh and if ya'll were listening last night, her attorney said that they won't give dna so how could the rape kit have came back negative? Oh and I don't think she wants money...that's about the most ignorant thing I've ever heard! No one would put themself through a lawsuit for money...

Posted by: Aggie12 Location: Walton Hall on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:38 AM
KBTX did not have any problems publishing the names and pictures of the pastor "accused" of stealing money from his former church. KBTX did not have any problems publishing the names and pictures of those arrested this past weekend for prostitution. Nor did KBTX have any problems posting the name and picture of the College Station man indicted, but not convicted, of child porn. Sounds like selective journalism to me.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:18 AM
If you want to know the details look it up. It was filed in Brazos County Courts. I think kbtx is doingf the right thing by not publishing names. the police or da's office should say this is criminal if something wrong happened. Until then I don't think any media should publish names.. on either side. Some one else wrote this is just attorneys doing what they do, being loud, filing civil suits and making news.

Posted by: Heather Location: College Station on Aug 26, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Exactly Dave. Clearly there was a huge lack of judgement on her part. But I do have to say that at least she didn't try to drive herself home. Sounds like maybe she was hoping for this kind of situation. But I don't know the whole story - we don't know if she attempted to contact friends or family to pick her up, we don't know her demeanor on the ride home. If she can't remember parts of the evening, it could be that she threw up on herself and they were nice enough to change her clothes. Course it could have been rape, too. Who knows? Could have been consensual and she doesn't remember it. Moral of the story, don't get schnockered by yourself in a bar w/out a ride home with friends. And don't take pills from strangers... any 6th grader could tell you that. Geez.

Posted by: Jim Location: Bryan on Aug 26, 2008 at 07:42 AM
So when did this supposedly happen? Did she file a civil suit the next day? Looks like the rape test must have come back negative. Come on Joey, give us a little more info in the story.

Posted by: Basic Journalism Location: BCS on Aug 26, 2008 at 07:42 AM
What? Who? When? Where? Aren't these the basic questions that should be answered in a news story?!?!? If you aren't going to divulge this, then don't even report the story. Sounds like KBTX is interested in having a lurid headline, but doesn't have the integrity to follow through with the actual information because they are afraid of some retribution in the community. If it's news, then tell us the name of the bar and the name of the woman. If they can't do that, then they should not have even reported the "story".

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 07:09 AM
So because she's 23 she needs money? Dude ANYONE could use money. That has to be the most ignorant statement Ive heard in awhile haha. And to Mike, this is all public information. It's KBTX job to report the story, regardless of who is right or wrong.

Posted by: Anon Location: CS on Aug 26, 2008 at 06:58 AM
Civil Case 08-002086-CV-361

Posted by: Dave Location: CS on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:06 AM
It doesnt matter which bar it is. It could be ant bar anywhere at any time. The important thing is to protect yourself and your friends when you go out. Dont go to clubs by yourself and dont let your friends leave with strange people, and most important, never leave your drink unattended.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:59 AM
What kind of moron takes a pill from strangers? "She alleges she was given a pill to help her sleep."

Posted by: don Location: cs on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:21 PM
come on now ...most media outlets would name the club by name at least if they thought it warranted a story in the first place ...dont you think?

Posted by: David Location: College Station on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
23 years old--sounds like she might be in need of some money.

Posted by: Mike Location: CS on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
People, this is not a criminal case. It's a civil suit. Anybody can sue anybody in civil court. You want KBTX to name names. What if it's a lie, what does KBTX do say I'm sorry, my bad. Now if this were a criminal case, I bet it would be a different story. Prosecution would have evidence, like DNA. These are just two sides with two different attorneys and the attorneys are getting paid to do what they do!

Posted by: Need to know Location: bcs on Aug 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
What is the name of this bar? Others should be warned what is going on.

Posted by: anonymous Location: Texas on Aug 25, 2008 at 08:06 PM
So...............which "club" was it? Maybe the people who frequent there would like the chance to avoid that place.

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