Loyola student arrested in connection with sexual battery released on bond
Courtesy of New Orleans Police Department
New Orleans Police arrested Carlos Pena Cifuentes on Sept. 21, 2019, in investigation of a sexual battery that occurred at The Boot Bar and Grill.
September 21, 2019
**SEPT. 23 UPDATE:
The Loyola exchange student arrested Saturday in connection with the most recent sexual battery at The Boot Bar and Grill, is out on bond.
Carlos Pena Cifuentes, 21, posted $3,500 bail after his first hearing at Magistrate Court on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Cifuentes, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 21. New Orleans police were able to positively identify Cifuentes as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest on a charge of sexual battery.
Cifuentes is originally from Madrid, Spain, and was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center following his arrest without incident. According to university records, Cifuentes is an exchange student.
According to a statement from Patricia Murret, associate director of public affairs, the university will take all methods available through the disciplinary process to ensure the safety of the student body.
Loyola and Tulane police will continue to assist New Orleans police in the investigation.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
Brian Wilmer • Oct 7, 2020 at 10:03 am
“This story will be updated as information becomes available.”
The world is waiting for your responsible journalism.
To the rest of commentors, nice job rushing to a verdict based on a fabricated story and a mugshot of a scared man trying not to appear weak.
Yes he has been cleared.
Emma • Sep 26, 2019 at 6:03 pm
This is absolute bullshit.
Alum '07 • Sep 25, 2019 at 8:34 pm
Well, I hope that this is the guy and that we’ve got the bastard, but it seems a bit confusing. He seems to generally fit the description. They’ve now got fingerprints etc. on him. So, why no further charges?
Fellow Loyno Grad • Sep 24, 2019 at 10:05 pm
Not a detective myself, but this guy seems like the serial rapist that’s been drugging & raping women with his lowlife friends. They should have held him & interrogated him to see who is distributing date rape drugs and who else took part in the violent abuse of these women. Loyola’s President knows NOPD wont do anything, so the University’s investigation and punishment must be swift.
Alum '07 • Sep 24, 2019 at 1:07 pm
Barrie,
Note that he is not charged with rape but sexual battery. Not a legal expert myself, but I believe that means he touched someone inappropriately. That’s why the bond is so low.
Alum ’07
Barrie Hazzard • Sep 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm
No photo submitted.
Barrie Hazzard • Sep 23, 2019 at 9:30 pm
$3500. Bond (& passport seizure)for Rape is an insult to the victim and the Loyola Community.Bond is normally set to insure the defendant’s appearance in court weighed against the gravity of the crime and safety of the community. Although nothing can guarantee an appearance in court short of being held without bail, an example should be set,that would at least give the semblance of fairness.The $3500 bond is a mockery of women and the system that it is supposed to protect them.
Pat Black • Sep 23, 2019 at 8:40 am
Hi Erin,
Enjoy your reporting wherever you are!