Man charged with assaulting student in dorm room at Belmont Abbey College faces judge: Wednesday, Sept. 20

A man charged with entering a residence hall at Belmont Abbey College and sexually assaulting a student faced a judge Tuesday.John Foster Alexander was charged with breaking and entering, trespassing, sexual battery and burglary in connection with the Sept. 3 incident. Alexander, 38, is accused of entering dorm rooms at the St. Michael's Dorm and assaulting a student. He surrendered to police a few days later. Investigators alleged that Alexander only entered dorm rooms that were unlocked. He was released from the Mecklenburg County jail on bond. He was given a $500,000 bond on Tuesday and is still in custody. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/belmont-abbey-college-sex-assault-suspect-court-appearance-john-foster-alexander/275-50f5bceb-cb65-47f7-9f5e-aabec39326a2Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!